standards committee on welding, brazing & fusing …

AGENDA

Of The

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel

STANDARDS COMMITTEE ON WELDING, BRAZING &

FUSING (BPV IX)

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

10:00 AM – 3:30 PM EDT

(Eastern Daylight Time)

TELECONFERENCE ONLY Committee Members: will receive email instructions for calling in. Visitors: Contact Erika Lawson ([email protected]) for call-in information

Agendas are for Committee use only and are subject to approval. They are not to be duplicated or quoted for other than Committee business.

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ASME BPVC – SC IX Meeting Agenda Nov 2020

BPV IX MEETINGS SCHEDULE: * All times shown in the schedule are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). *

FRIDAY – November 6, 2020 SG Materials 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

MONDAY – November 9, 2020 SG Welding Qualifications 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM EDT

*30 Min Lunch Break at12:00pm*

SG General Requirements 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT SG Strength of Weldments (see BPV II schedule)

TUESDAY – November 10, 2020 BPV IX Standards Committee 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM EDT

*30 Min Lunch Break at12:30 pm*

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1.0 Call to Order - 10:00 AM

2.0 Adoption of Agenda

3.0 Approval of the Aug, 2020 Meeting Minutes 4.0 Announcements

Professional Development Hours (PDH)

For PDH documentation, send the Secretary (Erika Lawson, [email protected]) an email request.

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5.0 Membership o Balance of Interest

Interest Categories Members of the standards committee shall be placed in the following interest categories:

a) Manufacturers of products covered by the Code (AK) b) Users of the products for which the Code is formulated, except utilities (AW) c) Manufacturers of material (AM) d) Regulatory (AT) e) Insurance inspection (AH) f) General (AF) g) Designer-constructors (AC) h) Utility (AX)

6.0 Honors & Awards

• BPV IX Distinguished Service Award The Nominating Committee Operations Manual has been posted on the committee page in CS Connect.

7.0 Research Activities

• Funding is available for research projects, bring forward any proposals to the Chair. Proposals are due in the fall. Record 19-2357 "Research Project Request: Arc DED Metal AM Code Qualification Scheme Evaluation for ASME BPVC" endorsed by the BPV IX Standards committee, to be submitted to the BREG by Walt Sperko.

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8.0 Standards Committee Approved Records for 2021 Edition *Highlighted items have been added since the Aug 2020 meeting.

Record # Subject Project Manager

Sub-group Status

Action Needed?

*If you have updated and notreflected here, let secretary

know*

15-202 SC IX; QW-217(a) Jonathan Lee QUAL Stds Comm Approved

None, submit for Admin Board Approval

16-3094 SC IX; Review of AWS C7.4 LBW Matt Boring QUAL Stds Comm

Approved None, submit for Admin

Board Approval

17-3284 Section IX; QW-403.10 - Explore Short-Circuit Bill Newell QUAL Stds Comm

Approved 1 comment for PM to

respond to

18-520 SC IX; Addition of UNS

S82011 to Table QW/QB-422

Stan Gingrich MATL Stds Comm Approved


18-555 SC IX; Qualification of

Welding/Brazing/Fusing Procedures

Teresa Melfi N/A Board Approved None

18-633 SC IX; QG-108 Nathan Carter QUAL Board Approved None

18-2162 Table QW-451.1 Jonathan Lee QUAL Board Approved None

18-2124 P-no. 10H assignment for A/SA-995 Grade 3A (UNS J93371) & Addition of P-no. 10H grades to A890.

Stan Gingrich MATL Board Approved None

18-2780 BPV IX: Incorporate Code Case 2868-1 Matthew Boring QUAL Stds Comm


Board Approval

18-2861 BPV IX: QG-106 and QG-106.1(a) John Swezy GENL Board

Approved None

18-2904 BPV IX Clarify Wording

Regarding Supplemental Essential Variables

James Pillow GENL Board Approved None

18-2963 Proposed content revision

to QW-202.2 and QW-301.2.

Chuck Violand QUAL Stds Comm Approved

None, but has 1 remaining negative. Will require

Board ballot.

18-2985 BPV IX QW-191.1.1, QW-191.1.2.2 and QW-191.2

RT/UT qualification acceptance cirteria

Darryl Peetz GENL Board Approved None

18-2937 BPV IX - Methods of calculating A-numbers Teresa Melfi MATL Stds Comm


Board Approval

18-3008 BPV Section IX: QW-184(a) Revision Martin Sims QUAL Stds Comm

Approved

Approved via voice vote at Feb 2020 mtg. Add note to

record and submit for Admin Board Approval.

19-49 QW 200.4 Combination of Welding Procedures

Michael Heinrichs QUAL Board

Proposal

Currently being recirculated to Std Comm with editorial changes. To be resubmitted for Board

ballot.

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19-262 BPV IX QW-301.4 and

QW-360, Welding Operator Performance Qualification Ranges

Andrew Wilson QUAL Board Approved

None- 18-1793 interpretation

published

19-316 P-number assignment. Incorporation of Code

Case 2543 UNS S32506 (25Cr-6Ni-Mo-N)

Eric Cutlip MATL Board Approved None

19-402 BPV IX. QW-196.1.2 & QW-199.1.3 David Gillespie GENL Stds Comm


Board Approval

19-453 BPV IX, Reference to Quality Program and

Definition James Pillow GENL Board

Approved None

19-487 BPV IX QB-460 "Graphics" Titles Stacey Marks BRAZ Board

Approved None

19-617 BPV IX QG-109 - Define Explosion Welding Nathan Carter GENL Board

Approved None

19-822 QW-423.2 Editorial Change

Marcello Consonni QUAL Board

Approved None

19-1060 Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS

A5.34/A5.34M:2018 as SFA-5.34/SFA-5.34M

Teresa Melfi MATL Board Approved None

19-1061 BPV IX QG-109.2 Definitions Martin Sims GENL Stds Comm


Board Approval

19-1088 P-number assignment for UNS S31655 base metal

grades Terry Mueller MATL Board

Approved None

19-1100 Table QW-432: SFA 5.10

UNS A93103 AWS Classification

Tony Anderson MATL Board Approved None

19-1104 P-no. assignment for

ASME adopted international source

material specifications

Liliana Constantinescu MATL Board

Approved None


A5.17/A5.17M:2019 as SFA-5.17/SFA-5.17M

Teresa Melfi MATL Board Approved None

19-1390 BPV IX QW-192.1.4 Macro Examination

(intent interp 19-487) Michael

Heinrichs GENL Board Approved None

19-1635 QW-462.1 Tensile Test

Coupon for Small Diameter Pipe

Matt Boring QUAL Board Approved None

19-1672 Figures QW-462.3(a) and QW-462.3(b) Nathan Carter GENL Board

Approved None

19-1725 QW-420 reference to ISO/TR 15608 Arjan Roza MATL Board

Approved None

19-1795 Table QW/QB-422 Editorial Cleanup Martin Denault MATL Board

Approved None

19-1844 Table QW/QB-422

product form thickness limits

Mike Bernasek MATL Board Approved None

19-1950 QW-217, QW-218 Chemical analysis Nathan Carter QUAL Stds Comm


Board Approval

19-1972 Appendix D Cleanup Deletion Charles Sainz MATL Std Comm


Board Approval

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19-2012 BPV IX SG GR Figure QW-466.1 John Swezy GENL Board

Approved None

19-2032 BPV IX QW-251.2

Supplementary Essential Variables

Lynn Sturgill GENL Std Comm Approved


19-2124 Revision of Table QW/QB-

422 listing of ISO 15608 Group for duplex stainless

steels.

Parvan Chavdarov MATL Std Comm


Board Approval

19-2524 QW-361.2(f) Essential

Variable - Machine Welding (consumable

inserts)

Mike Bernasek QUAL Std Comm Approved

Needs to be Admin Board approved and then publish

interp record.

19-2550 Incorporation of Code Case 2585-1 Charles Sainz MATL Std Comm


Board Approval

19-2558 BPV IX - Revise QW-200.4

Richard Campbell QUAL Std Comm

Approved None

19-2623 BPV-IX QG-109.2 Definitions Lynn Sturgill GENL Std Comm


Board Approval

19-2664 BPV IX Mandatory Appendix E Update

SWPS B2.1-8-212:2001(R11) to (R12)

Lynn Sturgill GENL Board Approved None

19-2759 Revision of ASTM A633

Grade E minimum specified tensile strength based on plate thickness

Terry Mueller MATL Std Comm Approved


19-2760

Revision of B/SB-171 C36500 minimum specified tensile

strength based on plate & sheet thickness

Spencer Nelson MATL Std Comm Approved



A5.01M/A5.01:2019 as SFA-5.01/SFA-5.01M

Teresa Melfi MATL Std Comm Approved


19-3312 SA-815 Revision in Table QW/QB-422 Stan Gingrich MATL Std Comm


Board Approval

20-22

PQR requirements & P Number for GMA-DED

Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing using ER4008 or ER4010



20-31 ISO 15608 Group

reassignment for UNS S32101 in Table QW/QB-

422

Michael Bernasek MATL Std Comm


Board Approval

20-448 BPV IX, Revise QG-106(a) John Swezy GENL Std Comm


Board Approval

20-259 BPV IX - QW-500 New First Consideration Mike Ludwig GENL Std Comm


Board Approval

20-936 QW-304 and QW-305 Walt Sperko QUAL Std Comm Approved


20-1021 Updating Variables affecting toughness Walt Sperko QUAL Std Comm


Board Approval

20-1131 BPV IX - QG-109.2 Lynn Sturgill GENL Std Comm Approved


20-1167 UNS S21800 nominal

composition correction in Table QW/QB-422

Michal Bernasek MATL Std Comm


Board Approval

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20-1234 Section IX: Incorporation of Code Case 2633 Spencer Nelson MATL Std Comm


Board Approval

20-1238 Continuity of qualification Walt Sperko QUAL Std Comm Approved


20-1364 SFA-5.36 withdrawal from Sections II Part C and IX Teresa Melfi MATL Std Comm


Board Approval

20-1367 Revision of QW-420 Michal Bernasek MATL Std Comm


Board Approval

20-1373 QW-404.36 Use of Re-Crushed Slag Teresa Melfi QUAL Std Comm

Approved Intent interp 20-666 – inquirer was contacted

20-1430 BPV IX, QW-500 and Mandatory Appendix E Lynn Sturgill GENL Std Comm

Approved Recirc for editorial

corrections

20-1697 Section II, Part C; Adoption of AWS

A5.26/A5.26M:2020 as SFA-5.26/SFA-5.26M




A5.39/A5.39M:2020 as SFA-5.39/SFA-5.39M



20-1822 BPV IX P-Number for EN 10025-2 S275 JR material Matthew James MATL Std Comm


Board Approval


A5.28/A5.28M:2020 as SFA-5.28/SFA-5.28M



20-1936 Section IX, QB-181, QB-

182, Table QB-451.3, and Figure QB-462.4

Stacey Marks BRAZ Std Comm Approved

PM needs to respond to comments

20-1937 Section IX, QB-301.2 Stacey Marks BRAZ Std Comm Approved

PM needs to respond to comments

20-1971 Inclusion of SA-479 for UNS N08904

Michal Bernasek MATL Std Comm


Board Approval

20-1977 BPV IX, QW-162.1 & QW-466.1 Lynn Sturgill GENL Std Comm


Board Approval

20-1985 BPV IX - Part QG Grammatical Corrections Lynn Sturgill GENL Std Comm


Board Approval

20-2001 BPV IX Revision of QW-264 and QW-410.7 Andrew Wilson QUAL Std Comm


Board Approval

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8.1 Published Errata - Errata is posted for public review on the committee page.

Record # Subject Project Manager Subgroup

19-1798 Table QW/QB-422 Errata (8/06/19 meeting)

Matthew James MATL

19-2755 SG Materials ERRATA - Table QW-432 Teresa Melfi MATL

19-2645 BPV IX 2019 Errata - Table QW-288.1, Table QW-288.2, Table QW-388, QW-402.20, QW-402.30, QW-402.31, & QW-402.32

William Newell QUAL

20-237 ERRATA: SC II Part C SFA 5.7 / AWS A5.7 ERCuAl-A2 Fe difference

Teresa Melfi MATL

8.2 Code Cases

Record # Subject Project Manager Subgroup Status Code

Case # Notes

17-2813 SC IX; Explosion Plugging of Tubes

Nathan Carter QUAL Board

Approved 3002

19-2149 Table QW-432: F-

number assignment for UNS R31233 filler metal

Teresa Melfi MATL Board Approved 2969

Originally opened as a revision record 18-2724 instead of a code case

record

19-2616 Use of High Frequency Induction Welding John Swezy QUAL Board

Approved 2971

Originally opened as a revision record 19-1454 instead of a code case

record

19-3101 Annul Code Case 2827,

Low Power Density Laser Beam Welding

Walt Sperko QUAL Stds

Comm Approved

2827

Goes into effect 6 months after revision is published,

in this case after 2021 edition is published.

20-63 Code Case for LBW of

Corner Joints for Section IV applications

Walt Sperko QUAL Board Approved 3003

20-868

BPV IX Joining Personnel's Qualification Continuity Extension (QW-322.1(a), QB-322(a), QF-322.1(a))

Mike Rice QUAL

Board

Approved

2996

20-1095 Code Case 2142-6 annulment Lynn Sturgill MATL

Stds Comm

Approved



20-1097 BPV IX - Annul Code Case 2838 Lynn Sturgill GENL

Stds Comm

Approved 2838



20-1485 BPV IX - Annul Code Case 2868-1 Matt Boring QUAL



20-1541 CC2996-1 New extension (from Record 20-868 – CC2996)

Mike Rice QUAL Board

Approved

2996-1

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9.0 Unresolved Standards Committee Letter Ballot Items

BPV IX Letter Ballot #20-1760RC1: 19-1681 BPV IX QW-195 - PT examinations Pg 20-30

Subgroup: QUAL Task Group: Carter (PM) This item received 4 disapprovals, BPVC records must have no more than 3

disapprovals to pass. BPV IX Letter Ballot #20-1762RC2:

19-2150 P number from Review of AWS C7.4 LBW Pg 31-34 Subgroup: QUAL

Task Group: Boring (PM), Ciulik, Melfi, Newton, Pischke This item received 4 disapprovals, BPVC records must have no more than 3

disapprovals to pass. BPV IX Letter Ballot #20-2826: Pg 35-40 20-1100 BPV IX - QW-482 and QW-483

Subgroup: GENL Task Group: Howard (PM)

This item received 9 disapprovals and several comments including TOMC.

BPV IX Letter Ballot #20-3105: 20-1430 BPV IX – Revise QW-500 and Mandatory Appendix E Pg 41-51 Subgroup – GENL Task Group: Sturgill (PM) Approved unanimously – will be recirculated for editorial corrections

BPV IX Letter Ballot #20-3321: 20-1938 Section IX, QB-305 Pg 52-54

Subgroup: BRAZ Task Group: Marks (PM)

This item received 1 disapproval and several comments which need replies.

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BPV IX Letter Ballot #20-3359: 20-1101 BPV IX Figure QW-462.1(a) & (b) Pg 55-63 Subgroup: GENL Task Group: Heinrichs (PM)

This item received disapprovals with several comments including TOMC.

BPV IX Letter Ballot #20-3369: 19-2333 SC IX; QW-291 Welding of Duplex Stainless Steels Pg 64-76 Subgroup: QUAL

Task Group: Gingrich (PM)

This item received over 5 disapprovals with several comments.

BPV IX Letter Ballot #20-3373: 20-94 Section IX, QW-462 Add ISO 5173 for bend test specimens Pg 77-79 Subgroup: GENL/GIWG Task Group: Chavdarov (PM) This ballot is currently open/in progress but has received at least 1 disapproval. BPV IX Letter Ballot #20-3408: 20-477 BPV IX, Table QW-388, Tube to Tubesheet Pg 80- 82 Welding Operator Qualification (Associated intent interpretation, Record 19-3235 & 19-2637)

Subgroup: QUAL Task Group: Reamey (PM)

This ballot is currently open/in progress.

BPV IX Letter Ballot #20-3526: 20-2377 BPV IX -Revise Part QF, Sidewall Fusion requirements to Pg 83-92 reflect ASTM F2620 Subgroup: PLAS Task Group: O’Sullivan (PM)

This ballot is currently open/in progress

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10.0 Section IX Revision Items

16-2022 Section IX; Review of QG-109.2 Definitions Pg 93 Subgroup: GENR

Task Group: TBD (PM), Shanks

16-2237 Section IX; New variables for ESW welding process Pg 94-96

Subgroup: IIWG/QUAL

Task Group: Moracchioli (PM), Melfi

18-2213 Section IX; QW-387 Pg 97-99

Subgroup: QUAL Task Group: Newell (PM), Consonni, Flenner, Hembree, Lee, Morris, Rice, Sperko, Swezy

18-2772 Review of Rules on Qualification of WPSs for Toughness Pg 100-106

Subgroup: QUAL Task Group: Sperko (PM) Bowers, Melfi, Flenner, Newell, Hayes, Consonni, Rice, Roza, Boring, Groves

19-1932 BPV IX, Revise QG-109.2 Pg 107-108 Subgroup: GENL

Task Group: TBD (PM)

19-2996 QG-106.2, Remote Supervision and Control of Pg 109 Welder Qualification Tests Subgroup: QUAL & GENL Task Group: Wilson (PM) Sims, Violand, Carter

20-441 Section IX QW-200.2 Pg 110-115 Subgroup: GENL/GWIG Task Group: Chavdarov (PM), Carney Status: SG GR/WQ/B/PF Letter Ballot 20-443 BPV IX, QW-264.1 Pg 116 Subgroup: QUAL Task Group: Boring (PM), Carney

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20-733 BPV IX, QW-217 Joining of Clad Materials Pg 117-120 Subgroup: QUAL/Spain IWG

Task Group: Villabrille (PM) Violand

20-1574 BPV IX QG-106.1 Pg 121

Subgroup: GENL Task Group: Marks (PM)

20-1847 QW-181.1 Procedure Pg 122-123 Subgroup: QUAL Task Group: Gilston (PM)

20-1942 BPV IX - QG-108 Exisiting PQRs Pg 124

Subgroup: GENL Task Group: Rice (PM)

20-1950 BPV IX - QG-106.1(c) and QG-106.2(g) Pg 125-130

Subgroup: GENL Task Group: Swezy (PM)

20-1951 BPV IX - QG-106 Subcontracting Supervision Pg 131-133 and Control

Subgroup: GENL Task Group: Sturgill (PM)

20-2022 Modification of variable QW-410.7 related to Pg 134 ESW, EGW and EBW

Subgroup: QUAL Task Group: Wilson (PM)

20-2513 BPV IX QW-409.26 Heat Input for weaving and oscillation Pg 135-136

Subgroup: QUAL/ITALY Task Group: Raimander (PM)

20-2585 BPV IX Part QF "initial heating interfacial pressure" Pg 137-144

Subgroup: PLAS Task Group: O’Sullivan (PM)

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11.0 Items from Other Subcommittees

19-2833 Section I Code Case, Alternate WPS Qualification Pg 145 PM: John Arnold Ballot 20-3346 BPV I opened ballot including BPV IX. Item currently has several disapprovals from BPV I.

12.0 Interpretations

Record # Subject Subgroup Task Group Notes

19-1109

Upper limit of diameter qualified QUAL Newell (PM),

Flenner

19-2761

Competence of Supervisory Personnel GENL Carter (PM)

19-3112

Personnel performing supervisory activities specified

in Section IX GENL Carter (PM)

19-3235 Welding qualification QUAL Reamey (PM) Issued

20-577

Corporate ownership qualification of welding

procedure, welder, welding operator

GENL Bell (PM)

20-737

Dissimilar Base Metal Thicknesses on cladded plate

QUAL/Italy IWG Bernasek (PM) Out for ballot

20-760 Thickness qualified QUAL Newton (PM) 20-799 Organizational Responsibility GENL Marks (PM)

20-1075

Welding nozzle similar to Sec. III Figure NB-4244(b)-1 QUAL Reichelt (PM)

Latest ballot received negatives and comments – status is pending

20-1161

UNS number of unlisted base metals MATL Bernasek (PM)

20-1261

Section IX, QW-403.18 Tube-to-Tubesheet Procedure and

Welder Qualification QUAL Sims (PM) Pending

20-1340

Resistance Welding Machine Qualification QUAL Sims (PM) Pending

20-1545

Continuity of automatic processos using a machine

process in the same process QUAL Sperko (PM)

20-1560 initial heating pressure PLAS Woelfel (PM)

20-1673 Flux storage - BPV Section II Part C, SFA-5.17/5.17M and

SFA 5.23 Clause 17.3.2 QUAL Newton


20-1733 QW-322 Portability of

Performance Qualification

GENL Marks Reinstate this item per inquirer request

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20-1802

interpass temperature, CVN test QUAL Sperko (PM)


20-1897

Degree of Bend test

QUAL Melfi

20-1911

PAW HFO Welding Operator Qualification

QUAL Rice

20-1912

Powder AWS Classification for PAW HFO automatic welding

operator qualification

QUAL Rice

20-1913

FSW QUAL Rice

20-2012

Welding electrode/ filler metal brand name.

QUAL Rice

20-2029

Thickness t of deposited weld metal,

QUAL Rice

20-2208

PQR Recertification QUAL Rice

20-2419

Welder Continuity QUAL Rice

20-2494

GTAW Weld Thickness with Repaired Portion Deposited

QUAL Rice

20-2509

Welder Retest QUAL Rice

20-2542

Macroevaluation Sectioning QUAL Rice

20-2545 Definition of "full supervision

and control"

GENL Swezy

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16.0 Subgroup on Strength of Weldments Report Feb 2020: It was requested that a report be added to future agendas/minutes. Aug 2020: Don will contact group reminding them to send report. 17.0 Welding Activities Outside of ASME

17.1 ISO, Europe, Pacific Rim

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18.0 IWG Reports

18.1 Italy IWG Report

• Last met on Sept 7, 2020 next meeting Nov 6, 2020.

o Minutes See link

18.2 Germany IWG Report

• Last met Sept 16, 2020, next meeting Dec 9, 2020.

o Minutes See link

18.3 Spain IWG Report

• Last met on Oct 21, 2020, next meeting TBD.

o Minutes See link

18.4 Argentina IWG Report • Last met on April 24, 2020, next meeting November 16.

o Minutes See link

Aug 2019: It was requested that the IWGs post their performance plan and annual reports on their CS Connect committee pages.

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19.0 New Business

20.0 Future Meetings The next meeting will be held February 9, 2021.

21.0 Adjournment Respectfully submitted,

Erika Lawson Secretary, ASME BPVC, SC-IX 1.212.591.8094 [email protected]

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ASME Anywhere An Update from ASME CEO Tom Costabile

ASME Launches its ASME Anywhere Initiative in Support of 100% Virtual Events through December 2021

ASME is committed to the health and safety of our community as our top priority, while also ensuring that the important activities of the Society can continue in a time of great uncertainty about in-person attendance at events and meetings due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Through our outreach to a large number of constituents, we have learned that many organizations and academic institutions will have restrictions on employee and student travel and in-person participation in meetings and events beyond 2020. This means many of our valued constituents would not be able to join us at physical events to present research papers, participate in committee work, take courses, attend our industry-focused summits or student events, and all the other ASME activities that are typically held in a physical location.

Therefore, we are instituting an ‘ASME Anywhere’ plan to ensure our growing global community can stay connected and can count on our events and programs being available to achieve their goals in 2021 and beyond.

What does this mean:

1. All ASME conferences, meetings and events scheduled through December 2021 are being planned as virtual only, enabling everyone to enjoy the full benefits of participation via our virtual event solutions with no physical presence required. ASME will not have any physical or in-person events during this time but will continue to deliver the insights and expertise that our community depends upon.

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We are communicating our plans for the next 16 months now to remove uncertainty about our schedule and enable our communities to plan ahead with confidence that all of our normally scheduled ASME conferences, events, and programs will happen in 2021 as virtual events. In addition, we will be launching new virtual events and summits to provide even more ways to engage with us.

ASME will evaluate and update this guidance by November 15, 2020, based on the latest information available.

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Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type * 19-1681 BPV IX Stds Comm Proposal Revision

Committees Involved in This Record

5. Board 6. Standards Committee

Boards Included Board on Pressure Technology C&S

BPV IX

7. Sub-Tier Committee None

8. Record Established: 9. Last Updated By: 10. Last Updated On:

06/27/2019 CarterN 08/18/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * BPV IX QW-195 - PT examinations

2. Proposal

Incorporate PT examiner qualification requirements

3. Explanation * This record is in response to an interpretation under RN: 19-1073, requesting clarity on whether PT examiners performing work in accordance with QW-195 must be qualified. Depending on the reader, current code logic can be used to state that qualification is and isn't currently required. The first attempt at this proposal adds requirements for PT examiners into QW-195. It uses the basis for qualification currently found in Section I and VIII-1 as to not be more stringent than construction examinations for users of those standards, but provides an alternative to meet the qualification requirements of a written practice in accordance with Section V, Article 1 for those construction standards that use a written practice. Below is the basis for the interpretation request: There appears to be some confusion in industry as to whether the PT examiners performing PT examinations in accordance with QW-195 are required to be qualified or not per the rules of Section IX. Certainly there is nothing preventing someone qualified from performing the PT examinations of overlay qualifications; however this interpretation is attempting to determine if there are requirements or not. It does not appear that this question has ever been formally asked. Even though QW-195 is silent on PT examiner requirements, it can be read that by reference of Section V, Article 6, that Article 1 is also turned on by Article 6, which provides for PT examiners to be qualified and certified per a written practice. Having a definite answer in the form of an interpretation, will provide guidance, if this ever becomes a problem in the future during a joint review.

4. Summary of Changes 1. Incorporated new paragraph QW-195.3 addressing PT Personnel Qualification. 2. In QW-214.2(a), change "acceptance standards as" to "requirements". 3. In QW-216.2(a), add new sentence, "Liquid Penetrant examiners shall meet the requirements stated in QW-195.3." 4. In QW-382.1(c), add new sentence, ""Liquid Penetrant examiners shall meet the requirements stated in QW-195.3."

Project Manager * Carter, Nathan [email protected] 1(860) 722-5750

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Ballot#: 20-1760RC1 Ballot Level: Standards Committee Final Record Status: Disapproved Date Opened: 08/25/20 Date Closed:09/16/20 Record Status Date: 09/16/2020 Description: BPV IX Standards Committee recirculation ballot for Records 19-1681 & 19-2558. These items were endorsed with editorial corrections at the Aug 2020 meeting.

Voting Results: BPV IX Record 19-1681 17 Approved (BernasekM, BoringM, BowersD, FlennerP, GingrichS, JesseeR, LundyW, MarksS, MelfiT, NewellW, PeetzD, RiceM, SimsM, SperkoW, SturgillP, SwezyJ, WoelfelE) 4 Disapproved (HayesK, LeeJS, PischkeM, ReicheltE) 0 Disapproved w/out Comment 0 Abstain 0 Not Voting 1 Not Returned (FeldsteinJ) Total # of Votes: 22

Previous Ballot# 20-1760

AuriolesG (Comment) Date Posted: 05/30/20 The main change (in black for QW-195.3) was encroaching on the existing text, so I moved it to the left. Not a big deal at all, just so I could better understand the changes. If you have the same issue, I uploaded my version under additional comments.

View Additional Comments File (2317KB File) AuriolesG : 30/May/20 05:14:30

Response: CarterN: 08/16/20 Thank you.

BowersD (Disapproved) Date Posted: 06/23/20 I believe that the current words support an interpretation allowing that these examinations be performed by personnel who meet the stated criteria, and not necessarily qualified in accordance with Section V and SNT-TC-1A requirements.

Response: CarterN: 08/17/20 Thank you for the comment. I believe this needs to discussion during the meeting. In this current proposal under ballot, there is no reference to Section V. That was removed as requested during the last ballot and during discussions at the Section V Committee meetings. The words here are almost verbatim what is in Section I A-270.2(b) as well as Section VIII Div 1 Mandatory Appendix 8, 8-2(b).

CampbellRi (Comment) Date Posted: 06/23/20 I don't understand what was wrong with the last one, but understand how these things work. As New Business, I ask to address: (1) QW-214.2 new words replace 'acceptance standards' with 'requirements' but do not add 'QW-195.3 (2) But, QW-216.2(a) new words add 'Liquid Penetrant examiners shall meet the requirements stated in QW-195.3.

Response: CarterN: 08/17/20 Thank you for the support. I equally did not see a problem with the last proposal invoking as an option Section V, Article 1. Regarding your other comments, I believe this needs more discussion during the meeting. I have these comments in the current proposal.

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But, the current words of 'and shall meet the acceptance standards in QW-195.2 (3) And, QW-382.1(c) adds 'LP...requirements in QW-195.3' and leave in 'acceptance standrards These should all be consistent.

DiehlD (Comment) Date Posted: 06/10/20 You open QW-195.3 with "The organization shall certify". What organization? Is this defined elsewhere? I usually see things like "the designer" or "the owner".

Response: CarterN: 08/16/20 Thank you for the comment. "Organization" is a defined term in the Section IX Glossary under QG-109. It is a term used throughout Section IX. Here is the definition for convenience: "organization: as used in this Section, an organization is a manufacturer, contractor, assembler, installer, or some other single or combined entity having responsibility for operational control of the material-joining methods used in the construction of components in accordance with the codes, standards, and specifications which reference this Section."

FlennerP (Approved) Date Posted: 06/23/20 Approved based on addressing the comments

Response: CarterN: 08/16/20 Understood. Thank you.

HayesK (Disapproved) Date Posted: 06/24/20 Disapproved and support several of the comments, this proposal needs additional work.

Response: CarterN: 08/16/20 Understood. Thank you.

KrebsS (Comment) Date Posted: 06/18/20 I can not see the necessity of this item. This is the scope of section V

Response: CarterN: 08/16/20 Thank you for the comment. The reason for this record is to clarify whether or not PT examiners must be qualified and/or certified to perform the PT activities in Section IX. Current Code words exist, which could both lead one to believe qualification is required and lack of words in Section IX could lead one to believe no qualification or certification of PT examiners is required. This record attempts to make it quite clear what the minimum expectations are for PT examiners. I personally support simply pointing to Section V, Article 1 for PT examiner qualification requirements. This was present in the last revision. This met fierce resistance during Committee

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meetings though and was taken out. What is present in the current proposal mirror words found in both Section I and Section VIII Div 1 for PT examiners.

LeeJS (Disapproved) Date Posted: 06/29/20 Disapproved in support of Mr. Bowers disapproval.

Response: CarterN: 08/16/20 Understood.

ManolyK (Comment) Date Posted: 06/02/20 We do not feel the necessity to identify in Section IX that personnel who perform PT need to be qualified. This is Section V space.

Response: CarterN: 08/16/20 Thank you for the comment. Section V is a reference Code that is only applicable when directly referenced. There is Code logic to suggest that no qualification and certification requirements exist. This belief exists in industry. This record intends to make it clear that there are minimum requirements for the PT examiner to meet. In my previous revision, I made reference to Section V, Article 1. This was strongly opposed by the Committee, so it was taken out. The current words closely mirror what is in Section I and Section VIII Div 1.

MarksS (Disapproved) Date Posted: 06/23/20 I support several of the already provided comments, this proposal needs fine tuning. I also suggest that if we make ref to QW-195.2 we use the term acceptance criteria, like the title. For a ref to QW-195, or QW-195.3 using the term requirements is correct. I also support allowing use of Sec V, or SNTC, and hey what about ANDE? I too prefer the title being personnel qualification, not certification.

Response: CarterN: 08/17/20 Thank you for the comments. First, to address ANDE, if this proposal referenced Section V, Article 1, T-120, ANDE would be directly invoked. Reference to Section V would be my preference, but that was defeated in previous Committee discussions and the last ballot. It was even listed as an alternative option, but it was requested to be taken out. Technically, I believe ANDE could still be used in this proposal under paragraph (b). Holding an ANDE certification could be used by the organization to show competency at their discretion. I am not sure what you mean by making reference to QW-195.2. All of QW-195 would apply when performing PT. This new paragraph, QW-195.3, is specifically dealing with PT Personnel Qualification/Certification, not the evaluation of acceptance criteria. Regarding Qualification vs. Certification, I originally used the term, "qualification". In the previous ballot and during Committee discussions, it was requested to be taken out. I believe this requires more discussion at the meeting to obtain a consensus.

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McGloneB (Comment) Date Posted: 06/23/20 I have no problem with the proposed change, but due to the comments would it be simpler to copy the verbiage in QW-191.4 and change volumetric to surface?

Response: CarterN: 08/17/20 Thank you for the comment. There was a lot of resistance at the Committee to reference Section V, Article 1. That would be my preference. If you look at the proposal, I had that as an alternative in the last paragraph. The Committee wanted that removed as well.

MichaelH (Comment) Date Posted: 06/10/20 QW-195 is referencing BPV V. This is sufficient

Response: CarterN: 08/17/20 Thank you for the comment. QW-195 says PT...shall meet the requirements of Section V, Article 6. While there is Code logic that would suggest that by invoking Article 6 that Article 1, specifically T-120 is required, that is not always well understood by Code users. The same could be said about RT and UT in Section IX. By directly invoking Articles 2 and 4, Article 1 should also be activated indirectly. That being said, in those cases, the Section IX Committee decided to make it abondently clear and directly reference Article 1, T-120. This proposal similarly tries to do the same thing making it very clear that there are personnel qualification/certification requirements for PT Personnel.

PischkeM (Disapproved) Date Posted: 06/24/20 I agree with Mr. Bowers. This needs more work.

Response: CarterN: 08/17/20 Understood

ReameyR (Comment) Date Posted: 06/09/20 I don't understand the meaning of the last sentence in the proposal para. QW-195.3, "Where the examination method consists of more than one operation, the examiner may be certified as being qualified only for one or more of these operations." I think that it should be left out.

Response: CarterN: 08/17/20 Thank you for the comment. The words in this proposal closely mirror what is in Section I as well as Section VIII Div 1. It was the intent to not make the Section IX requirements more stringent than some of the referencing Codes. The words in question are verbatim from Section I A-270.2(b) as well as Section VIII Div 1 Mandatory Appendix 8, 8-2(b). My personal opinion is that these words are referring to "limited certification". Here is the definition of that in Section V, Mandatory Appendix I: limited certification: an accreditation of an individual’s qualification to perform some but not all of the operations within a given nondestructive examination method or

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technique that consists of one or more than one operation, or to perform nondestructive examinations within a limited scope of responsibility. In the context of PT, a certified PT examiner may have his/her certification limited to cleaning, applying the penetrant, developer application, etc, but is not certified to interpret and evaluate the indications, which is performed by another certified PT examiner.

ReicheltE (Disapproved) Date Posted: 06/02/20 I am voting negative because I do not feel we need to identify in Section IX that personnel who perform PT need to be qualified. This is Section V space. I have never come across any organization who has not had qualifications for the Level II or Level III personnel.

Response: CarterN: 08/17/20 Thank you for the comment. As a reference Code, Section V is only used as referenced. I support fully invoking Article 1, T-120, but that was defeated in earlier discussions at the Committee. While most people do qualify and certify their PT personnel, without direct words in Section IX, there is Code logic to suggest qualification is not required, since Section IX is silent. Also, some construction Codes do not have Levels of NDE Personnel Qualification such as Section I and Section VIII Div 1. This proposal very closely borrows what is in Section I A-270.2(b) as well as Section VIII Div 1 Mandatory Appendix 8, 8-2(b).

SturgillP (Disapproved) Date Posted: 06/22/20 I believe that the title should be changed to "Personnel Qualification." Since you are describing the skills required, you are addressing his qualifications. It is acceptable to require the employer to "certify" that he meets those. In that sentence, "certifying" means the employer has to produce a piece of paper. So, the two are different, but are still consistent with each other. I also suggest that you change "comply with the following requirements" to "meet the following requirements." The term "comply" means to meet a law or or jurisdictional requirement, as you know.

Response: CarterN: 08/16/20 Thank you for the comment. My original proposal used the words "Personnel Qualification". During the last ballot and during Committee discussion, it was requested by multiple individuals to change the words to "Certification". I believe this requires additional discussion during the next meeting to obtain consensus. I will change the word "comply" to "meet". That is a good recommendation.

TangXi (Comment) Date Posted: 06/21/20 Agree with Mr Michael ‘s comments.

Response: CarterN: 08/16/20 Thank you.

VattappillyJ (Comment) Date Posted: 06/03/20

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I am not sure what you mean by , “where the examination method consists of more than one operation, the examiner may be certified as being qualified only for one or more of these operations”

CarterN: 08/16/20 Thank you for the comment. The words in this proposal closely mirror what is in Section I as well as Section VIII Div 1. It was the intent to not make the Section IX requirements more stringent than some of the referencing Codes. The words in question are verbatim from Section I A-270.2(b) as well as Section VIII Div 1 Mandatory Appendix 8, 8-2(b). My personal opinion is that these words are referring to "limited certification". Here is the definition of that in Section V, Mandatory Appendix I: limited certification: an accreditation of an individual’s qualification to perform some but not all of the operations within a given nondestructive examination method or technique that consists of one or more than one operation, or to perform nondestructive examinations within a limited scope of responsibility. In the context of PT, a certified PT examiner may have his/her certification limited to cleaning, applying the penetrant, developer application, etc, but is not certified to interpret and evaluate the indications, which is performed by another certified PT examiner.

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cladding composition. All welds in the mockup assemblyshall be subjected to the following tests and shall meetthe applicable acceptance criteria.

QW-193.1.1 Visual Examination. The accessiblesurfaces of the welds shall be examined visually with nomagnification required. The welds shall show completefusion, be free from visual cracks or porosity indications,and have no evidence of burning through the tube wall.

QW-193.1.2 Liquid Penetrant. The liquid pene-trant examination shall meet the requirements of SectionV, Article 6. The weld surfaces shall meet the require-ments of QW-195.2.

QW-193.1.3 Macro-Examination. The mockupwelds shall be sectioned through the center of the tubefor macro‐examination. The four exposed surfaces shallbe smoothed and etched with a suitable etchant (seeQW-470) to give a clear definition of the weld andheat‐affected zone. Using a magnification of 10X to 20X,the exposed cross sections of the weld shall confirm

(a)minimum leak path dimension required by thedesign

(b) no cracking(c) complete fusion of the weld deposit into the tube‐

sheet and tube wall face

QW-193.2 Performance Qualification Specimens. Aminimum of five mockup tube-to-tubesheet welds are re-quired to qualify each welder or welding operator. Thesame rules as those applicable for procedure qualification(QW-193.1) shall be followed, with the following addi-tional requirements and exceptions:

(a) The essential variables in QW-387 shall apply.(b) Essential performance qualification variables ap-

plicable for each welding process listed in QW-350 orQW-360 shall also be observed in addition to the vari-ables of Table QW-388.

(c) Postweld heat treatment may be omitted.

Only one mockup weld is required to renew a welder’s orwelding operator’s qualification when that qualificationhas expired or has been revoked per the requirementsof QW-322.1.

QW-194 VISUAL EXAMINATION —PERFORMANCE

Performance test coupons shall show no cracks andcomplete joint penetration with complete fusion of weldmetal and base metal.

QW-195 LIQUID PENETRANT EXAMINATIONQW-195.1 The liquid penetrant examination in

QW-214 for corrosion‐resistant weld metal overlay shallmeet the requirements of Section V, Article 6. The accep-tance standards of QW-195.2 shall be met.

QW-195.2 Liquid Penetrant Acceptance Criteria.QW-195.2.1 Terminology.

relevant indications: indications with major dimensionsgreater than 1/16 in. (1.5 mm)

linear indications: an indication having a length greaterthan three times the width.

rounded indications: an indication of circular or ellipticalshape with the length equal to or less than three timesthe width.

QW-195.2.2 Acceptance Standards. Procedureand performance tests examined by liquid penetrant tech-niques shall be judged unacceptable when the examina-tion exhibits any indication in excess of the limitsspecified in the following:

(a) relevant linear indications(b) relevant rounded indications greater than 3/16 in.

(5 mm)(c) four or more relevant rounded indications in a line

separated by 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) or less (edge‐to‐edge)

QW-196 RESISTANCE WELD TESTINGQW-196.1 Macro-Examination.

QW-196.1.1 Welds shall be cross‐sectioned, po-lished, and etched to reveal the weld metal. The sectionshall be examined at 10X magnification. Seam weldingspecimens shall be prepared as shown in FigureQW-462.7.3. The sectioned weldment shall be free ofcracks, incomplete penetration, expulsions, and inclu-sions. Porosity shall not exceed one void in the transversecross section or three voids in the longitudinal cross sec-tion of a specimen. The maximum dimension of any voidshall not exceed 10% of the thickness of the weld bead.

QW-196.1.2 For spot and seam welds, the mini-mum diameter or width of the weld nugget shall be as fol-lows in relation to thickness, t , of the thinner member.

Material Thickness, in. (mm)Weld Nugget

Width

< 0.010 (0.25) 6t≥ 0.010 (0.25) and < 0.020 (0.50) 5t≥ 0.020 (0.50) and < 0.040 (1.00) 4t≥ 0.040 (1.00) and < 0.069 (1.75) 3t≥ 0.069 (1.75) and < 0.100 (2.54) 2.50t≥ 0.100 (2.54) and < 0.118 (3.00) 2.25t≥ 0.118 (3.00) and < 0.157 (4.00) 2t≥ 0.157 (4.00) 1.80t

The weld depth (extent of fusion) shall be a minimumof 20% of the thickness of the thinner ply (in each mem-ber) and a maximum of 80% of the total thickness of allplies.

QW-196.1.3 For projection welds, the width of thenugget shall be not less than 80% of the width of theprojection.

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Insert New Paragraph: QW-195.3 Personnel Qualification Certification The organization shall certify that personnel performing liquid penetrant examinations comply with the following minimum requirements: (a) Has Have vision, with correction if necessary, to enable the reading of a Jaeger Type No. 2 Standard Chart at a distance of not less than 12 in. (300 mm), and is are capable of distinguishing and differentiating contrast between colors used. This requirement shall be checked annually. (b) Is Are competent in the techniques of the liquid penetrant examination method for which he they are is certified, including making the examination and interpreting and evaluating the results, except that, where the examination method consists of more than one operation, the examiner may be certified as being qualified only for one or more of these operations. The organization shall certify that personnel performing liquid penetrant examinations comply with meet the following minimum requirements: (a) Have vision, with correction if necessary, to enable the reading of a Jaeger Type No. 2 Standard Chart at a distance of not less than 12 in. (300 mm). They shall also be capable of distinguishing and differentiating contrast between colors used. These requirements shall be checked annually. (b) Are competent in the techniques of the liquid penetrant examination method for which they are certified. This includes making the examination and interpreting and evaluating the results. Where the examination method consists of more than one operation, the examiner may be certified as being qualified only for one or more of these operations. Alternatively, personnel performing liquid penetrant examinations may be qualified and certified in accordance with their employer’s written practice meeting all of the applicable requirements of ASME Section V, Article 1.

ð19Þmaximum thickness of the thicker production memberprovided qualification was made on base metal having athickness of 11/2 in. (38 mm) or more.More than one procedure qualification may be required

to qualify for some dissimilar thickness combinations.

QW-202.5 Stud Welding. Procedure qualificationtests for stud welds shall be made in accordance withQW-192. The procedure qualification tests shall qualifythe welding procedures for use within the range of the es-sential variables of Table QW-261. For studs welded toother than P‐No. 1 metals, five additional welds shall bemade and subjected to a macro‐test, except that this isnot required for studs used for extended heating surfaces.

QW-202.6 Tube-to-Tubesheet Qualification. Whenthe applicable Code Section requires the use of QW-193for tube‐to‐tubesheet demonstration mockup qualifica-tion tests, QW-193.1 shall apply. If specific qualificationtest requirements are not specified by the applicable CodeSection, tube‐to‐tubesheet welds shall be qualified withone of the following methods:(a) groove welds per the requirements of QW-202.2

and QW-202.4(b) a demonstration mockup per the requirements of

QW-193.1(c) fillet welds per the requirements of QW-202.2(c)

(for nonpressure-retaining tube‐to‐tubesheet welds only)

QW-203 LIMITS OF QUALIFIED POSITIONS FORPROCEDURES

Unless specifically required otherwise by the weldingvariables (QW-250), a qualification in any position quali-fies the procedure for all positions. The welding processand electrodes must be suitable for use in the positionspermitted by theWPS. A welder or welding operator mak-ing and passing the WPS qualification test is qualified forthe position tested. see QW-301.2.

QW-210 PREPARATION OF TEST COUPON

QW-211 BASE METALThe base metals may consist of either plate, pipe, or

other product forms. Qualification in plate also qualifiesfor pipe welding and vice versa. The dimensions of thetest coupon shall be sufficient to provide the required testspecimens.

QW-211.1 Aweld metal overlay deposited on the basemetal following a qualified WPS may be considered as thesame P-Number as any base metal having a nominallymatching chemical analysis.

QW-212 TYPE AND DIMENSIONS OF GROOVEWELDS

Except as otherwise provided in QW-250, the type anddimensions of the welding groove are not essentialvariables.

QW-214 CORROSION-RESISTANT WELD METALOVERLAY

QW-214.1 The size of test coupons, limits of qualifica-tion, required examinations and tests, and test specimensshall be as specified in QW-214.2 and Table QW-453.

QW-214.2 The qualification test coupon for proce-dure qualification shall consist of base metal not less than6 in. (150 mm) × 6 in. (150 mm). The weld overlay clad-ding shall be a minimum of 11/2 in. (38 mm) wide by ap-proximately 6 in. (150 mm) long. For qualification onpipe, the pipe length shall be a minimum of 6 in. (150mm) and the diameter shall be the minimum needed toallow the required number of test specimens. The weldoverlay shall be continuous around the circumference ofthe test coupon.(a) The corrosion-resistant surface shall be examined

by the liquid penetrant method and shall meet the accep-tance standards as specified in QW-195.(b) Following the liquid penetrant examination, four

guided side-bend tests shall be made from the test couponin accordance with QW-161. The test specimens shall becut so that there are either two specimens parallel andtwo specimens perpendicular to the direction of the weld-ing, or four specimens perpendicular to the direction ofthe welding. For coupons that are less than 3/8 in. (10mm) thick, the width of the side-bend specimens maybe reduced to the thickness of the test coupon. The side-bend specimens shall be removed from locations speci-fied in Figure QW-462.5(c) or Figure QW-462.5(d).(c) When a chemical composition is specified in the

WPS, chemical analysis specimens shall be removed at lo-cations specified in Figure QW-462.5(b) or FigureQW-462.5(e). The chemical analysis shall be performedin accordance with Figure QW-462.5(a) and shall be with-in the range specified in the WPS. This chemical analysisis not required when a chemical composition is not speci-fied on the WPS.

QW-214.3 Essential variables shall be as specified inQW-250 for the applicable welding process.

QW-215 ELECTRON BEAM WELDING, LASERBEAM WELDING, AND LOW-POWERDENSITY LASER BEAM WELDING

QW-215.1 For electron beam welding and laser beamwelding (excluding low-power density laser beam weld-ing), the WPS qualification test coupon shall be preparedwith the joint geometry duplicating that to be used in pro-duction. If the production weld is to include a lap‐over(completing the weld by rewelding over the starting areaof the weld, as for a girth weld), such lap‐over shall be in-cluded in the WPS qualification test coupon.

QW-215.2 The mechanical testing requirements ofQW-451 shall apply.

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QW-215.3 Essential variables shall be as specified inTables QW-260, QW-264, and QW-264.2 for the applic-able welding process.

QW-216 HARD-FACING WELD METAL OVERLAYHard‐facing weld metal overlay refers to weld deposits

made, using a variety of processes, to deter the effects ofwear and/or abrasion. The requirements specified inQW-216.1 through QW-216.5 apply regardless of whichhard‐facing process is used.

QW-216.1 The size of test coupons, limits of qualifica-tion, required examinations and tests, and test specimensshall be as specified in Table QW-453.

QW-216.2 The test base metal coupon for procedurequalification shall have minimum dimensions of 6 in. (150mm) wide × approximately 6 in. (150 mm) long with ahard-faced layer a minimum of 11/2 in. (38 mm) wide ×6 in. (150 mm) long. The minimum hard-faced thicknessshall be as specified in the WPS. Alternatively, the qualifi-cation may be performed on a test base metal coupon thatrepresents the size of the production part. For qualifica-tion on pipe, the pipe length shall be 6 in. (150 mm) mini-mum and the diameter shall be the minimum needed toallow the required number of test specimens. The weldoverlay shall be continuous around the circumference ofthe test coupon.

(a) The hard-facing surface shall be examined by the li-quid penetrant method and shall meet the acceptancestandards in QW-195.2 or as specified in the WPS. Surfaceconditioning prior to liquid penetrant examination ispermitted.

(b) After surface conditioning to the minimum thick-ness specified in the WPS, a minimum of three hardnessreadings shall be made on each of the specimens fromthe locations shown in Figure QW-462.5(b) or FigureQW-462.5(e). All readings shall meet the requirementsof the WPS.

(c) The base metal shall be sectioned transversely tothe direction of the hard-facing overlay. The two facesof the hard facing exposed by sectioning shall be polishedand etched with a suitable etchant and shall be visuallyexamined with 5X magnification for cracks in the basemetal or the heat-affected zone, lack of fusion, or otherlinear defects. The overlay and base metal shall meetthe requirements specified in the WPS. All exposed facesshall be examined. See Figure QW-462.5(b) for pipe andFigure QW-462.5(e) for plate.

(d)When a chemical composition is specified in theWPS, chemical analysis specimens shall be removed at lo-cations specified in Figure QW-462.5(b) or FigureQW-462.5(e). The chemical analysis shall be performedin accordance with Figure QW-462.5(a) and shall be with-in the range specified in the WPS. This chemical analysisis not required when a chemical composition is not speci-fied on the WPS.

QW-216.3 Welding variables shall be as specified inQW-250 for the applicable process.

QW-216.4 Where Spray Fuse methods of hard facing(e.g., Oxyfuel and Plasma Arc) are to be used, the couponsfor these methods shall be prepared and welding vari-ables applied in accordance with QW-216.1 andQW-216.3, respectively.

QW-216.5 If a weld deposit is to be used under ahard‐facing weld metal overlay, a base metal with an as-signed P‐Number and a chemical analysis nominallymatching the weld deposit chemical analysis may be sub-stituted to qualify the PQR.

QW-217 JOINING OF CLAD MATERIALSThe WPS for groove welds in clad metal shall be quali-

fied as provided in (a) when any part of the claddingthickness, as permitted by the referencing Code Section,is included in the design calculations. Either (a) or (b)may be used when the cladding thickness is not includedin the design calculations.

(a) The essential and nonessential variables ofQW-250 shall apply for each welding process used in pro-duction. The procedure qualification test coupon shall bemade using the same P‐Number base metal, cladding, andwelding process, and filler metal combination to be usedin production welding. For metal not included in TableQW/QB-422, the metal used in the test plate shall be with-in the range of chemical composition of that to be used inproduction. The qualified thickness range for the basemetal and filler metal(s) shall be based on the actual testcoupon thickness for each as applied to QW-451, exceptthat the minimum thickness of filler metal joining thecladding portion of the weldment shall be based on achemical analysis performed in accordance with TableQW-453. Tensile and bend tests required in QW-451 forgroove welds shall be made, and they shall contain the fullthickness of cladding through the reduced section of thespecimen. The bond line between the original claddingand the base metal may be disregarded when evaluatingside‐bend tests if the cladding was applied by a processother than fusion welding.

(b) The essential and nonessential variables ofQW-250 shall apply for each welding process used in pro-duction for joining the base metal portion of the weld-ment. The PQRs that support this portion of the WPSneed not be based on test coupons made with clad metal.For the corrosion‐resistant overlay portion of the weld,the essential variables of QW-251.4 shall apply and thetest coupon and testing shall be in accordance with TableQW-453. The WPS shall limit the depth of the groove,which will receive the corrosion‐resistant overlay in or-der to ensure development of the full strength of the un-derlying weld in the base metal.

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zone shall exhibit complete fusion and freedom fromcracks. The essential variables for welding operator qua-lification shall be in accordance with QW-361.

QW-363 STUD WELDINGStud welding operators shall be performance qualified

in accordance with the test requirements of QW-192.2and the position requirements of QW-303.4.

QW-380 SPECIAL PROCESSES

QW-381 CORROSION-RESISTANT WELD METALOVERLAY

QW-381.1 The size of test coupons, limits of base me-tal thickness qualification, required examinations andtests, and test specimens shall be as specified inQW-381.2 and Table QW-453.

QW-381.2 The qualification test coupon for perfor-mance qualification shall consist of base metal not lessthan 6 in. (150 mm) × 6 in. (150 mm). The weld overlaycladding shall be a minimum of 11/2 in. (38 mm) wideby approximately 6 in. (150 mm) long. For qualificationon pipe, the pipe length shall be a minimum of 6 in.(150 mm) and the diameter shall be the minimum neededto allow the required number of test specimens. The weldoverlay shall be continuous around the circumference ofthe test coupon. For processes depositing a weld beadwidth greater than 1/2 in. (13 mm) wide, the weld overlayshall consist of a minimum of three weld beads in the firstlayer.(a) The test coupon shall be sectioned to make side-

bend test specimens perpendicular to the direction ofthe welding in accordance with QW-161. For coupons thatare less than 3/8 in. (10 mm) thick, the width of the side-bend specimens may be reduced to the thickness of thetest coupon. Test specimens shall be removed at locationsspecified in Figure QW-462.5(c) or Figure QW-462.5(d).(b)Welders or welding operators who pass the tests for

corrosion‐resistant weld metal overlay cladding shallonly be qualified to apply corrosion‐resistant weld metaloverlay portion of a groove weld joining clad materials orlined materials.(c) The essential variables of QW-350 and QW-360

shall apply for welders and welding operators, respec-tively, except there is no limit on the maximum thicknessof corrosion‐resistant overlay that may be applied in pro-duction. When specified as essential variables, the limita-tions of position and diameter qualified for groove weldsshall apply to overlay welds, except the limitations on dia-meter qualified shall apply only to welds deposited in thecircumferential direction.

QW-381.3 Qualification on Clad Materials. A welderor welding operator who has qualified on clad material orlined material as provided in QW-383.1(b) is also quali-fied to deposit corrosion‐resistant weld metal overlay.

QW-381.4 Alternative Qualification With GrooveWeld Tests.When a chemical composition is not specifiedin the WPS, welders or welding operators who success-fully complete a groove weld performance qualificationtest meeting the corrosion‐resistant overlay bend test re-quirements of QW-163 may be considered qualified forcorrosion‐resistant overlay welding within the ranges de-fined in QW-350 or QW-360.

QW-382 HARD-FACING WELD METAL OVERLAY(WEAR RESISTANT)

QW-382.1 Qualification Test.(a) The test base metal coupon for performance quali-

fication shall have minimum dimensions of 6 in. (150mm) wide × approximately 6 in. (150 mm) long with ahard-faced layer a minimum of 11/2 in. (38 mm) wide ×6 in. (150 mm) long. The minimum hard-faced thicknessshall be as specified in the WPS. Alternatively, the qualifi-cation may be performed on a test base metal coupon thatrepresents the size of the production part. For qualifica-tion on pipe, the pipe length shall be 6 in. (150 mm) mini-mum and the diameter shall be the minimum needed toallow the required number of test specimens. The weldoverlay shall be continuous around the circumference ofthe test coupon.(b) The base metal shall be sectioned transversely to

the direction of the hard-facing overlay. The two facesof the hard facing exposed by sectioning shall be polishedand etched with a suitable etchant and shall be visuallyexamined with 5X magnification for cracks in the basemetal or the heat-affected zone, lack of fusion, or otherlinear defects. The overlay and base metal shall meetthe requirements specified in the WPS. All exposed facesshall be examined. See Figure QW-462.5(b) for pipe andFigure QW-462.5(e) for plate.(c) At a thickness greater than or equal to the minimum

thickness specified in the WPS, the weld surface shall beexamined by the liquid penetrant method and shall meetthe acceptance standards in QW-195.2 or as specified inthe WPS. Surface conditioning prior to liquid penetrantexamination is permitted.(d) The size of the test coupons, limits of base metal

thickness qualification, required examinations and tests,and test specimens shall be as specified in TableQW-453. Base material test coupons may be as permittedin QW-423.(e) Welders and welding operators who pass the tests

for hard‐facing weld metal overlay are qualified for hard‐facing overlay only.(f) The essential variable, of QW-350 and QW-360,

shall apply for welders and welding operators, respec-tively, except there is no limit on the maximum thicknessof hard‐facing overlay that may be applied in production.When specified as essential variables, the limitations ofposition and diameter qualified for groove welds shall

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08/19/2019 BoringM 08/24/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * Base metal revision to QW-264

2. Proposal

See attachment

3. Explanation * This item is a result of record 16-3094 to provide a new P-No. variable.

4. Summary of Changes Delete the reference to QW-403.1 in Table QW-264 and add new QW-403.XX variable for a change in base metals.

Project Manager * Boring, Matt [email protected] 1(614)761-6996

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Ballot#: 20-1762RC1 Ballot Level: Standards Committee Final Record Status: Disapproved Date Opened: 08/25/20 Date Closed:09/16/20 Record Status Date: 09/16/2020 Description: BPV IX Standards Committee recirculation ballot for Records 19-402, 19-2150 & 19-1021. These items were endorsed with either minor or no editorial corrections at the Aug 2020 meeting.

Voting Results: BPV IX Record 19-2150 17 Approved (BernasekM, BoringM, BowersD, GingrichS, HayesK, JesseeR, LeeJS, LundyW, MarksS, MelfiT, NewellW, PeetzD, ReicheltE, RiceM, SimsM, SperkoW, SwezyJ) 4 Disapproved (FlennerP, PischkeM, SturgillP, WoelfelE) 0 Disapproved w/out Comment 0 Abstain 0 Not Voting 1 Not Returned (FeldsteinJ) Total # of Votes: 22 ---------------

Comments & Negatives Posted for Ballot#: 20-1762RC2

WoelfelE (Disapproved) Date Posted: 08/26/20 I believe that Mr. Sturgill has several valid concerns.

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Record Number 19-2150

Delete variable QW-403.1 from the table

Add new essential variable “QW-403.XX – ɸ Base metal”

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Record Number 19-2150

Proposed new variable

QW-403.XX For P-No. 8, P-No. 21 through P-No. 26, P-No. 41 through P-No. 49, P-No. 51 through P-No. 53, P-No. 61 and P-No. 62 a change from a base metal listed under one P-No. in Table QW/QB-422 to a base metal listed under another P-No. For all other P-Nos., a change from a base metal listed under one P-No. in Table QW/QB-422 to a base metal listed under another P-No and an increase in carbon equivalent in accordance with QW-403.26. A change in an unassigned base metal to any other base metal. When joints are made between base metals with different P-Nos. or unassigned base metals, a procedure qualification shall be made for the applicable combination of P-No. or unassigned base metals, even though qualification tests have been made for each of the two base metals welded to itself.

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Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type * 20-1100 BPV IX SG GR Stds Comm Proposal Revision




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04/23/2020 HowardA 10/25/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * BPV IX - FORM QW-483 (Back)

2. Proposal

Modify the form to permit information pertinent to group qualification of procedures. See the proposal file.

3. Explanation * A recent revision to Section IX under item 18-555 permits the group qualification of welding procedures. The nonmandatory form QW-483 for documenting PQRs, should be modified to allow any pertinent information to be included.

4. Summary of Changes Added a checkbox for "QG-106.3 Rules were applied" on the back of the form above the date line.

Project Manager * Howard, Antonio [email protected] 1(816)228-2976

Ballot#: Ballot Level: Standards Committee Final Record Status: Disapproved Date Opened: 08/27/20 Date Closed:09/28/20 Record Status Date: 09/28/2020 Description: BPV IX Standards Committee first consideration ballot for records endorsed at the August 2020 meeting.

Voting Results: BPV IX Record 20-1100 11 Approved (GingrichS, JesseeR, MarksS, NewellW, PeetzD, ReicheltE, RozaA(Delegate), SimsM, SperkoW, SturgillP, SwezyJ) 9 Disapproved (BernasekM, BoringM, BowersD, HayesK, LeeJS, LundyW, MelfiT, RiceM, WoelfelE) 0 Disapproved w/out Comment 1 Abstain (PischkeM) 0 Not Voting 3 Not Returned (FeldsteinJ,FlennerP,PojatarD) Total # of Votes: 24 ---------------

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Comments & Negatives Posted for Ballot#: 20-2826 AuriolesG (Comment) Date Posted: 08/30/20 Agree with other commenters. Proposal does not reflect any changes. Description mentions two forms, but only one is shown. Need to add record number to proposal.

Response: HowardA: 09/11/20 I have corrected this in the next revision

BallJ (Comment) Date Posted: 09/23/20 Could not tell what was different.

Follow-Up Response: Date Posted: 10/26/20 BallJ: 10/26/20 Thank you for the response. I will look for the next version.


BateyJ (Comment) Date Posted: 09/07/20 I agree with the comments regarding the proposal not showing what is being revised. In addition, I recommend changing the Summary of Changes from "See the proposal file." to" Revised Form QW-483 to provide information pertinent to group qualification of welding procedures."


BernasekM (Disapproved) Date Posted: 09/19/20 Antonio, I cannot tell from the attachment what exactly is the proposed change we are voting on. The proposed change in the attachment needs to be clearly highlighted for the voting members and for the editor. The record description is not clear either. The subject and the explanation leads one to believe there are changes being made to the WPS Form as well, which appears not to be the case since only the PQR form is shown in the attachment.


BoringM (Disapproved) Date Posted: 09/11/20 The proposal does not show what changed. It should be highlighted some how.


BowersD (Disapproved) Date Posted: 09/23/20 Disapproved pending subsequent revision

Response: HowardA: 10/25/20 Thank you for your review. I have corrected this in the next revision.

BrownCt (Comment) Date Posted: 09/08/20 Similar comments to others. It is unclear what is being changed.

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Date Posted: 09/12/20 BrownCt: 09/12/20 Thank you. Responses Accepted.

FleischfresserJ (Comment) Date Posted: 08/31/20 Proposal does not reflect any changes. Description mentions two forms, but only Form QW-483 (PQR) is shown on the proposal file.


GalanesG (Comment) Date Posted: 09/01/20 GWG 9/1/2020 Where are the proposed changes to the form??


GarbolevskyA (Comment) Date Posted: 09/08/20 Proposal does not reflect any changes. Description mentions two forms, but only Form QW-483 (PQR) is shown on the proposal file.

Follow-Up Response: Date Posted: 09/11/20 GarbolevskyA: 09/11/20 I agree with Mr. Vorhees' Comment of 09/11/2020. Also the "Proposal" and "Summary of Changes" should be a concise description of what was changed, written in the past tense. Finally, in "Explanation", I suggest changing "should be" to "are".


HallJ (Comment) Date Posted: 09/22/20 No keywords

Response: HowardA: 10/25/20 Thank you for your review. I have corrected this in the next revision

HayesK (Disapproved) Date Posted: 09/13/20 Disapproved and look forward to the revised proposal containing both referenced forms and what is being voted on.

Response: HowardA: 10/25/20 Thank you for your review. The proposal is only for one form and it has been updated to clarify this.

KaplanK (Comment) Date Posted: 08/28/20 Unable to see what is being changed. Furthermore, the Record Description states that both QW-482 and QW-483 are being modified, but the proposal file only contains QW-483.

Response: HowardA: 09/11/20 I have corrected this in the next revision and will update description once the ballot is closed

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KowalczykM (Comment) Date Posted: 09/14/20 Agree with numerous other comments that no apparent changes are presented in the proposal file.

Response: HowardA: 10/25/20 I have corrected this in the next revision.

LeeJS (Disapproved) Date Posted: 09/28/20 Disapproved in support of Mr. Bernasek's disapproval.


LundyW (Disapproved) Date Posted: 09/21/20 I look forward to the next revision.

Response: HowardA: 10/25/20 Thank you.

MelfiT (Disapproved) Date Posted: 09/06/20 Need to see what has changed.


PischkeM (Abstain) Date Posted: 09/24/20 I await changes.


RiceM (Disapproved) Date Posted: 09/22/20 Looking forward to the revised form.


SturgillP (Approved) Date Posted: 09/23/20 The phrase "Rules Were Applied" does not need capital letters. Please change to "rules were applied."


SwezyJ (Approved) Date Posted: 09/02/20 The proposed revisions need to be more clearly highlighted or otherwise indicated to make the proposed changes more clear and obvious to the voters and the publisher.


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VoorheesS (Comment) Date Posted: 08/28/20 What was changed? Need to highlight proposal.

Follow-Up Response: Date Posted: 09/11/20 VoorheesS: 09/11/20 If you did, I don't see it. Please use arrows or a highlight pen to show proposed changes. A detailed description of proposal would also help.


VorwaldC (Comment) Date Posted: 09/11/20 Recommend revising the summary of changes. The summary of changes is meant to provide a brief high-level description of the changes and will be published in the Code for the benefit of the Code user.


VoT (Comment) Date Posted: 09/19/20 Not clear what is (are) the changes


WadkinsonM (Comment) Date Posted: 09/21/20 Please add keywords and please modify the proposal so it is clear what has changed.


WoelfelE (Disapproved) Date Posted: 08/31/20 The proposed changes to the form should be highlighted to indicate what was revised and where on the document.


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Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type * 20-1430 BPV IX SG GR Stds Comm Approved Revision



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06/02/2020 SturgillP 09/14/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * BPV IX, QW-500 and Mandatory Appendix E

2. Proposal

Delete the 2nd paragraph of QW-500, truncate the titles of SWPSs listed in Mandatory Appendix E, add a link to the AWS website for detailed info on SWPSs, and incorporate the 2018 edition of the following SWPSs: AWS B2.1-1-016; AWS B2.1-1-017; AWS B2.1-1-019; AWS B2.1-1-020; AWS B2.1-1-021; AWS B2.1-1-022; AWS B2.1-1-026 and AWS B2.1-8-023.

3. Explanation * This revision adds the 2018 editions of the following SWPSs to Mandatory Appendix E: AWS B2.1-1-016; AWS B2.1-1-017; AWS B2.1-1-019; AWS B2.1-1-020; AWS B2.1-1-021; AWS B2.1-1-022; AWS B2.1-1-026 and AWS B2.1-8-023. However, the currently listed versions of these eight SWPSs (1994 editions, reaffirmed in 2005), properly demonstrated by a user, may still be used. In order to permit the use of the 2018 editions of these SWPSs, without invalidating properly demonstrated earlier editions, the revision lists the current editions and includes "any earlier" editions where appropriate. This is explained in new paragraph E-300, added to the beginning of Mandatory Appendix E. Users are reminded that they may only adopt the most current edition of any listed SWPS. In addition, the titles of the SWPSs are truncated for easier reading, with a link provided to the AWS website for detailed information about the content of each. Mandatory Appendix E also contains an explanation of AWSs approach to revising, amending, and reaffirming SWPs, since this process is controlled by AWS and is not readily apparent to users of Section IX. This explanation is based on and parallel to an explanation proposed for publication by the National Board, which is shown in the Background Material file.

4. Summary of Changes Delete the second paragraph of QW-500 and move that information into Mandatory Appendix E. Truncate the titles of the SWPSs listed in Mandatory Appendix E. List the current edition dates of all accepted SWPSs, but allow earlier editions, properly demonstrated, to still be valid. Require code users to adopt only the most recent edition of listed SWPSs. Provide a link to the AWS website for more details about the content of each SWPS. Allow the use of the 2018 edition of the following SWPSs: AWS B2.1-1-016; AWS B2.1-1-017; AWS B2.1-1-019; AWS B2.1-1-020; AWS B2.1-1-021; AWS B2.1-1-022; AWS B2.1-1-026 and AWS B2.1-8-023. Explain the difference between different editions and reaffirmations of a given SWPS. Explain amendments to SWPSs.

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Latest Ballot Ballot#: Ballot Level: Standards Committee Final Record Status: Approved Date Opened: 09/24/20 Date Closed:10/27/20 Record Status Date: 10/27/2020 Description: BPV IX Standards Committee first consideration ballot for the following BPV IX SG GR approved records: - 20-1430 - 20-1977 - 20-1985

Voting Results: BPV IX Record 20-1430 21 Approved (BoringM, BowersD, FeldsteinJ, GingrichS, HayesK, JesseeR, LeeJS, LundyW, MarksS, MelfiT, NewellW, PeetzD, PischkeM, PojatarD(Delegate), ReicheltE, RiceM, RozaA(Delegate), SimsM, SturgillP, SwezyJ, WoelfelE) 0 Disapproved 0 Disapproved w/out Comment 0 Abstain 0 Not Voting 3 Not Returned (BernasekM,FlennerP,SperkoW) Total # of Votes: 24 ---------------

Comments & Negatives Posted for Ballot#: 20-3105 CampbellRi (Comment) Date Posted: 10/21/20 (1) Very minor grammatical - In 1st entries for Carbon Steel - SMAW, ensure that all words in 2nd - 4th lines are deleted. They are correct on the clean copy.

Response: SturgillP: 10/21/20 Thank you for your (usual) eye for detail. I will make the appropriate correction.

HayesK (Approved) Date Posted: 10/11/20 Approved and good work with ensuring clearer communication of QW-500 SWPSs.

Response: SturgillP: 10/11/20 Thank you for your approval and your kind words.

KaplanK (Comment) Date Posted: 09/24/20 Although it is shown correctly on the actual ballot (2nd item on page 4 of 8), on the clean copy on the 1st item on page 7 of 8 under Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) – Spray Transfer, the dimension 1½ inch thick is shown as 1/1/2 inch thick.

Response: SturgillP: 09/24/20 Thank you for your attention to detail. I will ensure it is correct in the final version that the editors receive.

LeeJS (Approved) Date Posted: 10/23/20 .

MelfiT (Approved) Date Posted: 10/27/20 For future consideration, it might be good to explicitly specify whether if you demonstrate to an old version of an SWPS (1994) it qualifies you to use a later version (2018). I am not certain if a new demonstration would be needed to use the

Response: SturgillP: 10/27/20 Thank you for your approval. I will take your recommendation under advisement. There have only ever been three of the SWPSs in which an edition newer than the original ones

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provisions (e.g. additional diameters or wider procedure ranges) contained in the newer version.

included in IX have been added - and two of them are in this proposal. The situation you describe is, therefore, new territory for IX. Our rules permit an organization to use all SWPSs "without demonstration" once they have conducted a successful demonstration test on a "similar" SWPS. One could argue that a new edition of an existing SWPS is "similar." But, we'll let the committee decide that. . . . . .

O'SullivanJ (Comment) Date Posted: 10/05/20 Ballot does not agree with (Info only) Clean Copy. e.g., Carbon Steel - Pipe Applications ballot does not include thicknesses (but should); Clean copy does include thicknesses.

Response: SturgillP: 10/05/20 Thank you for your comment. The inconsistency was intentional. The markup of the existing list would have been even more cluttered if I had added another header to seperate the two groups of thickness ranges. The clean copy is the way it should be printed. I will ensure that the editors get this right.

OishiY (Comment) Date Posted: 10/07/20 There are few inconsistencies between the proposal (pages 3 through 5) and the clean copy (pages 6 through 8). For example, the thickness range for B2.1-1-201 shown on page 3 is deleted but it is mentioned on page 6 of the clean copy. As regards B2.1-8-212 shown on page 4 of the proposal, 2001 is deleted but it is indicated on page 7 of the clean copy. I think the clean copy is correct.

Response: SturgillP: 10/11/20 Thank you for your keen eye for details. For the thickness range for SWPS B2.1-1-201, please see my response to Mr. O'Sullivan as he caught the same discrepancy. For the missing edition for SWPS B2.1-8-212 in the markup, you are correct. I will ensure the markup is corrected to include the 2001 edition when this goes to the editors, assuming it is approved.

RiceM (Approved) Date Posted: 10/19/20 Mr. Sturgill, I propose a rewording of E200(c). "Amended SWPSs: Amendments are issued when correction of an error is necessary." Short and to the point.

Response: SturgillP: 10/20/20 Thank you for your support. The first sentence in E200(c) will be replaced as you suggest.

SubramanianK (Comment) Date Posted: 10/06/20 This comment is about the direction given in the last sentence on the second page of this proposal. i.e. "Go to ...." I am just curious if we direct readers to websites for additional details.

Follow-Up Response: Date Posted: 10/07/20 SubramanianK: 10/07/20 Thank you for the clarification.

Response: SturgillP: 10/06/20 I know of at least one other instance where an ASME code or standard directs users to a web site for further information, but only concerning non-technical details.

SwezyJ (Approved) Date Posted: 10/24/20 assuming the proposed 'clean up" work is completed.

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ARTICLE VSTANDARD WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS (SWPSS)

QW-500 GENERAL

The SWPSs listed in Mandatory Appendix E are accept-able for construction in which the requirements of theASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX are spe-cified. Any requirements of the applicable ConstructionCode Section regarding SWPS take precedence over therequirements of Section IX. These SWPSs are not per-mitted for construction where toughness testing of theWPS is required by the Construction Code.

Only SWPSs (including edition) that have been ac-cepted in Mandatory Appendix E within the 1998 Editionor any later edition of Section IX may be used in accor-dance with this Article. Adoption of SWPSs (including edi-tion) shall be in accordance with the current edition ofSection IX [see QG-100(d)].

QW-510 ADOPTION OF SWPSS

Prior to use, the organization that will be responsiblefor and provide operational control over productionwelding shall comply with the following for each SWPSthat it intends to use, except as noted in QW-520.

(a) Enter the name of the organization on the SWPS.(b) An employee of that organization shall sign and

date the SWPS.(c) The applicable Code Section(s) (Section VIII, B31.1,

etc.) and/or any other fabrication document (contract,specification, etc.) that must be followed during weldingshall be listed on the SWPS.

(d) The organization shall weld and test one grooveweld test coupon following that SWPS. The following in-formation shall be recorded:

(1) the specification, type, and grade of the base me-tal welded

(2) groove design(3) initial cleaning method(4) presence or absence of backing(5) The ASME or AWS specification and AWS classi-

fication of electrode or filler metal used and manufac-turer’s trade name

(6) size and classification of tungsten electrode forGTAW

(7) size of consumable electrode or filler metal(8) shielding gas and flow rate for GTAW and GMAW(9) preheat temperature(10) position of the groove weld and, if applicable,

the progression

(11) if more than one process or electrode type isused, the approximate weld metal deposit thickness foreach process or electrode type

(12) maximum interpass temperature(13) post weld heat treatment used, including hold-

ing time and temperature range(14) visual inspection and mechanical testing results(15) the results of volumetric examination when

permitted as an alternative to mechanical testing byQW-304

(e) The coupon shall be visually examined in accor-dance with QW-302.4 and mechanically tested in accor-dance with QW-302.1 or volumetrically examined inaccordance with QW-302.2. If visual examination, volu-metric examination, or any test specimen fails to meetthe required acceptance criteria, the test coupon shallbe considered as failed and a new test coupon shall bewelded before the organization may use the SWPS.

QW-511 USE OF DEMONSTRATED SWPSSCode Sections or fabrication documents that are re-

quired to be referenced by QW-510(c) may be added ordeleted from a demonstrated SWPS without furtherdemonstrations.

QW-520 USE OF SWPSS WITHOUT DISCRETEDEMONSTRATION

Once an SWPS has been demonstrated, additionalSWPSs that are similar to the SWPS that was demon-strated may be used without further demonstration. Suchadditional SWPSs shall be compared to the SWPS that wasused for the demonstration, and the following limitationsshall not be exceeded:

(a) a change in the welding process.(b) a change in the P‐Number.(c) a change from the as‐welded condition to the heat-

treated condition. This limitation also applies for SWPSsthat allow use in both conditions (e.g., SWPS B2.1‐021 al-lows production welding with or without heat treatment;if the demonstration was performed without heat treat-ment, production welding with heat treatment is not per-mitted). Once heat treatment has been demonstrated forany SWPS, this limitation no longer applies.

(d) a change from a gas‐shielded flux‐cored wire or so-lid wire to a self-shielded flux‐cored wire or vice versa.

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The following AWS Standard Welding Procedure Specifications may be used under the requirements given in Article V:

Specification Designation

Carbon Steel

Shielded Metal Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8through 11/2 inch Thick, E7018, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1‐1‐016‐94(R05)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8through 11/2 inch Thick, E6010, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1‐1‐017‐94(R05)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8through 11/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1‐1‐022‐94(R05)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8through 11/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Followed by E7018, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1‐1‐026‐94(R05)

Combination GTAW and SMAWStandard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of CarbonSteel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, ER70S‐2 and E7018, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1‐1‐021‐94(R05)

Flux Cored Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/ P‐1/S‐1,Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E70T‐1 and E71T‐1, As‐Welded Condition

B2.1‐1‐019‐94(R05)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for 75% Ar/25% CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel(M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E70T‐1 and E71T‐1, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1‐1‐020‐94(R05)

Carbon Steel — Primarily Pipe Applications

Shielded Metal Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through

3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As‐Welded Condition, PrimarilyPipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐201‐96(R07)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through

3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As‐ Welded Condition,Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐202‐96(R07)


3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill), As‐Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe ApplicationsB2.1‐1‐203‐96

(R07)Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through

3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill Root with the Balance Vertical Uphill), As‐ Welded Condition,Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐204‐96(R07)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As‐ Welded or PWHTCondition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐205‐96(R07)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As‐ Welded or PWHTCondition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐206‐96(R07)

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B2.1‐1‐208‐96(R07)

Gas Tungsten Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, ER70S‐2, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐207‐96(R07)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root of CarbonSteel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, INMs‐1 and ER70S‐2, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition,Primarily Pipe Applications

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E-100 INTRODUCTION The SWPSs listed in this Mandatory Appendix may be used in accordance with the rules of QW-500. SWPSs are generated and managed by the American Welding Society (AWS). E-200 BACKGROUND The AWS revises, reaffirms, and amends SWPSs in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) procedures as follows: (a) Revised SWPSs: Revisions may or may not contain significant technical changes. When a revision to a published SWPS occurs, a new edition of the SWPS is published. The year edition date is revised accordingly in the SWPS designation, e.g., in B2.1-2-019:1994, the "1994" indicates the 1994 edition of that SWPS, published in 1994. The date of the superseded, previous edition of the SWPS is also noted on the cover page. (b) Reaffirmed SWPSs: When reaffirmation occurs without revision to the SWPS, the letter "R" is added to the SWPS designation along with the date of the reaffirmation, e.g., "(R1998)" or "(R05)". There are no technical differences between SWPSs of the same edition, which have different reaffirmation dates. For example, the content of B2.1-1-020:1994 (R98) are exactly the same as those in B2.1-1-020:1994 (R05). (c) Amended SWPSs: Amendments are issued when essential for the prompt correction of an error that could be misleading. When an amendment occurs, the suffix "AMD1" is added to the SWPS designation. The correction is incorporated into the existing text of the SWPS, which is reprinted and clearly marked as including the amendment(s), and which is identified in the revised Foreword of the amended SWPS. E-300 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADOPTION The list herein contains brief descriptions of the titles of all the SWPSs that have been adopted. Organizations adopting SWPSs shall adopt the most recent edition of that SWPS. For example, even though Section IX had approved an earlier edition of SWPS B2.1-8-023 than the 2018 edition listed herein (the 1994 edition, to be specific), an organization wanting to adopt SWPS B2.1-8-023 in 2021 must adopt the 2018 edition. If an organization had adopted and properly demonstrated the 1994 edition of that SWPS, prior to the acceptance of the 2018 edition by Section IX, that 1994 edition of that SWPS remains valid and may still be used. Any reaffirmed date of a listed SWPS is acceptable for use. Unless otherwise specified herein, listed SWPSs that have been amended are acceptable for adoption. Go to https://pubs.aws.org/t/procedures for detailed descriptions of the SWPSs.

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ð19ÞMANDATORY APPENDIX EPERMITTED SWPSS

The following AWS Standard Welding Procedure Specifications may be used under the requirements given in Article V:


Carbon Steel

Shielded Metal Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8through 11/2 inch Thick, E7018, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1‐1‐016‐94(R05)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8through 11/2 inch Thick, E6010, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1‐1‐017‐94(R05)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8through 11/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1‐1‐022‐94(R05)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8through 11/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Followed by E7018, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1‐1‐026‐94(R05)

Combination GTAW and SMAWStandard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of CarbonSteel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, ER70S‐2 and E7018, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1‐1‐021‐94(R05)

Flux Cored Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/ P‐1/S‐1,Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E70T‐1 and E71T‐1, As‐Welded Condition

B2.1‐1‐019‐94(R05)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for 75% Ar/25% CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel(M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E70T‐1 and E71T‐1, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1‐1‐020‐94(R05)

Carbon Steel — Primarily Pipe Applications

Shielded Metal Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through

3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As‐Welded Condition, PrimarilyPipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐201‐96(R07)


3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As‐ Welded Condition,Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐202‐96(R07)


3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill), As‐Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe ApplicationsB2.1‐1‐203‐96

(R07)Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through

3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill Root with the Balance Vertical Uphill), As‐ Welded Condition,Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐204‐96(R07)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As‐ Welded or PWHTCondition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐205‐96(R07)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As‐ Welded or PWHTCondition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐206‐96(R07)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E7018, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐208‐96(R07)

Gas Tungsten Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, ER70S‐2, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐207‐96(R07)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root of CarbonSteel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, INMs‐1 and ER70S‐2, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition,Primarily Pipe Applications

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Carbon Steel — Primarily Pipe Applications (Cont'd)

Flux Cored Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding ofCarbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E7XT‐X, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition, PrimarilyPipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐234:2006

Gas Metal Arc Welding — Spray TransferStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 2% Oxygen Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (SprayTransfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E70S‐3, Flat Position Only,As‐Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐235:2006

Combination GTAW and SMAWStandardWelding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding ofCarbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, ER70S‐2 and E7018, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition,Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐209‐96(R07)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root followed byShielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, INMs‐1, ER70S‐2, andE7018, As‐Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1‐211:2001 (R12)

Austenitic Stainless Steel Plate and Pipe

Shielded Metal Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M‐8/P‐8/S‐8, Group 1), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, As‐Welded Condition

B2.1‐8‐023‐94(R05)

Gas Tungsten Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M‐8/P‐8/S‐8,Group 1), 1/16 through 11/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As‐Welded Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Applications

B2.1‐8‐024:2001 (R12)

Combination GTAW and SMAWStandardWelding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding ofAustenitic Stainless Steel (M‐8/P‐8/S‐8, Group 1), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, ER3XX and 3XX‐XX, As‐Welded Condition,Primarily Plate and Structural Applications

B2.1‐8‐025:2001 (R12)

Austenitic Stainless Steel Primarily Pipe Applications

Shielded Metal Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M‐8/P‐8/S‐8, Group 1), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E3XX‐XX, As‐Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐8‐213‐97(R12)

Gas Tungsten Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M‐8/P‐8/S‐8,Group 1), 1/16 through 11/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As‐Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐8‐212:2001 (R11)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert of AusteniticStainless Steel (M‐8/P‐8/S‐8, Group 1), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, IN3XX and ER3XX, As‐Welded Condition, Primarily PipeApplications

B2.1‐8‐215:2001 (R12)

Combination GTAW and SMAWStandardWelding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding ofAustenitic Stainless Steel (M‐8/P‐8/S‐8, Group 1), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, ER3XX and E3XX‐XX, As‐Welded Condition,Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐8‐214:2001 (R12)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root followed byShielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M‐8/P‐8/S‐8, Group 1), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, IN3XX,ER3XXX, and E3XX‐XX, As‐Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐8‐216:2001 (R12)

Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel

Gas Tungsten Arc WeldingStandardWelding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten ArcWelding of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel(M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Groups 1 and 2 Welded to M‐8/P‐8/S‐8, Group 1), 1/16 through 11/2 inch Thick, ER309(L), As‐WeldedCondition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1/8‐227:2002 (R13)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root of CarbonSteel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Groups 1 and 2 Welded to M‐8/P‐8/S‐8, Group 1), 1/16 through 11/2 inchThick, IN309 and R309(L), As‐Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

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Shielded Metal Arc WeldingStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel to Austenitic StainlessSteel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1, Groups 1 and 2 Welded to M‐8/P‐8/S‐8, Group 1), 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, E309(L)‐15, ‐16, or ‐17,As‐Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1/8‐228:2002 (R13)

Combination GTAW and SMAWStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding ofCarbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1 Groups 1 and 2 Welded to M‐8/P‐8/S‐8, Group 1), 1/8 through 11/2inch Thick, ER309(L) and E309(L)‐15, ‐16, or ‐17, As‐Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1‐1/8‐229:2002 (R13)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root, Followed byShielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M‐1/P‐1/S‐1 Groups 1 and 2Welded to M‐8/P‐8/S‐8, Group 1) 1/8 through 11/2 inch Thick, IN309, ER309(L), and E309(L)‐15, ‐16, ‐17, As‐Welded Condition, Primarily PipeApplications

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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

SMAW of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick

B2.1-1-016 2018 and earlier

B2.1-1-017 2018 and earlier B2.1-1-022 2018 and earlier B2.1-1-026 2018 and earlier

Combination Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and SMAW

GTAW and SMAW of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick


Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

FCAW of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick



Carbon Steel – Primarily Pipe Applications SMAW

SMAW of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick

B2.1-1-201 1996

B2.1-1-202 1996 B2.1-1-203 1996 B2.1-1-204 1996

SMAW of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick

B2.1-1-205 1996

B2.1-1-206 1996 B2.1-1-208 1996

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GTAW of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick

B2.1-1-207 1996

B2.1-1-210 2001

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FCAW of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick

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Carbon Steel – Primarily Pipe Applications (Cont’d) Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) – Spray Transfer

GMAW of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1/1/2 inch Thick

B2.1-1-235 2006

Combination GTAW and SMAW

GTAW and SMAW of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick

B2.1-1-209 1996

B2.1-1-211 2001

Austenitic Stainless Steel Plate and Pipe SMAW

SMAW of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick


GTAW

GTAW of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1 ½ inch Thick

B2.1-8-024 2001


GTAW and SMAW of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick

B2.1-8-025 2001

Austenitic Stainless Steel – Primarily Pipe Applications SMAW

SMAW of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick

B2.1-8-213 1997

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GTAW of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2 Welded to M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1 ½ inch Thick

B2.1-1/8-227 2002

B2.1-1/8-230 2002

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SMAW of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2 Welded to M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick

B2.1-1/8-228 2002


GTAW and SMAW of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2 Welded to M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick), 1/8 through 1 ½ inch Thick

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Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type * 20-1938 BPV IX SG B Stds Comm Proposal Revision




BPV IX



08/10/2020 MarksS 09/15/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * Section IX, QB-305

2. Proposal

Revise as shown in the proposal file to correct language, simplify, and provide better clarity.

3. Explanation * QB-305 incorrectly describes the brazing operator as the person that prepares the specimen, they are more accurately the person that prepares the coupon, this is corrected. The opening sentence of QB-305 allows the operator to be qualified via procedure qualification with no mention of any limits, we have now added a reference to the essential variables of QB-350. QB-305 (a) referred to the workmanship coupon but did not reference the applicable code paragraph, a reference to QB-182 has been added. Additionally, a reference to QB-452 was added to (a) as this is where the number of specimens is prescribed. And finally, in QB-305 (b) we have clarified that it is the section specimen that is to be evaluated and that the acceptance criteria is in QB-182. The previous reference, QB-452, was relocated to (a).

4. Summary of Changes In opening sentence, specimens changed to coupons, reference to QB-202.1, Type of Tests Required, and QB-350, Brazing Variables, were added. In the 2nd sentence, words regarding construction of vessels were removed and the phrase regarding semiautomatic or automatic processes was moved to the beginning of the sentence. In (a) and (b) extraneous words removed, reference to QB-452 moved from (b) to (a), and references to QB-182 added.

Latest Ballot

Ballot#: Ballot Level: Standards Committee Final Record Status: Disapproved Date Opened: 10/13/20 Date Closed:10/28/20 Record Status Date: 10/28/2020 Description: BPV IX Standards Committee 2-week expedited first consideration ballot for the following BPV IX record(s): - 20-1938 - 20-1937 - 20-1936

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Voting Results: BPV IX Record 20-1938 20 Approved (BernasekM, BoringM, BowersD, GingrichS, HayesK, JesseeR, LundyW, MarksS, MelfiT, NewellW, PeetzD, PischkeM, PojatarD(Delegate), ReicheltE, RiceM, RozaA(Delegate), SimsM, SperkoW, SwezyJ, WoelfelE) 1 Disapproved (SturgillP) 0 Disapproved w/out Comment 0 Abstain 0 Not Voting 3 Not Returned (FeldsteinJ,FlennerP,LeeJS) Total # of Votes: 24 ---------------

Comments & Negatives Posted for Ballot#: 20-3321 BowersD (Approved) Date Posted: 10/19/20 Approved based on reconciling the mark-up with the "clean copy."

CampbellRi (Comment) Date Posted: 10/27/20 (1) QB-305, 4th line add 'of' before 'QB-350' (grammatical)

KowalczykM (Comment) Date Posted: 10/19/20 I agree with Mr. Minichiello's comment concerning the inconsistency between the marked up version and the "clean copy" version. This needs to be reconciled.

MinichielloJ (Comment) Date Posted: 10/18/20 The marked up version looks good. However, the "clean copy" states "The brazing operator who brazes procedure qualification test coupons meeting requirements of QB-451 as described in QB-202.1 is thereby qualified within the limits of QB-350." That is not what the markup says.

SturgillP (Disapproved) Date Posted: 10/25/20 In the first sentence of QB-305, insert the word "of" between "limits" and "QB-350." This is correct in the clean copy. In the second sentence, the new red verbiage is redundant and unnecessary. Brazing operators are defined as individuals who do mechanized or automatic brazing, the definition in the text is unnecessary. In paragraph (b), correct the word "section" to "sectioned" and change "shall meet the requirements of" to "shall be visually examined and meet the requirements of"

SwezyJ (Approved) Date Posted: 10/24/20 Nicely cleaned up!

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BPVC Section: IX 2019 Record Number: 20-1938 Revision Number: 2.0

Date: 9/10/2020 1 of 1

CURRENT RULES PROPOSED QB-305 BRAZING OPERATORS The brazing operator who prepares brazing procedure qualification test specimens meeting requirements of QB-451 is thereby qualified. Alternatively, each brazing operator who brazes on vessels constructed under the rules of this Code shall be qualified for each combination of essential variables under which brazing is performed using semiautomatic or automatic processes (such as the resistance, induction, or furnace processes) as follows: (a) A typical joint or workmanship coupon embodying the requirements of a qualified brazing procedure shall be brazed and sectioned. Typical joints are shown in Figure QB-462.5. (b) In order to ensure that the operator can carry out the provisions of the brazing procedure, the test sections required in (a) shall meet the requirements of QB-452.

QB-305 BRAZING OPERATORS The brazing operator who prepares brazing procedure qualification test specimens coupons meeting requirements of QB-451 as described in QB-202.1 is thereby qualified within the limits QB-350. Alternatively, when brazing is performed using semiautomatic or automatic processes (such as resistance, induction, or furnace brazing), each brazing operator who brazes on vessels constructed under the rules of this Code shall be qualified for each combination of essential variables under which brazing is performed using semiautomatic or automatic processes (such as the resistance, induction, or furnaces processes) as follows: (a) A typical joint or workmanship coupon embodying the requirements of a qualified brazing procedure shall be brazed and sectioned as described in QB-182 and QB-452. Typical joints are shown in Figure QB-462.5. (b) In order to ensure that the operator can carry out the provisions of the brazing procedure, The section specimens required in (a) shall meet the requirements of QB-452 QB-182.

CLEAN COPY QB-305 BRAZING OPERATORS The brazing operator who brazes procedure qualification test coupons meeting requirements of QB-451 as described in QB-202.1 is thereby qualified within the limits of QB-350. Alternatively, when brazing is performed using semiautomatic or automatic processes (such as resistance, induction, or furnace brazing), each brazing operator shall be qualified for each combination of essential variables under which brazing is performed as follows: (a) A typical joint or workmanship coupon shall be brazed and sectioned as described in QB-182 and QB-452. (b) The section specimens shall meet the requirements of QB-182.

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Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type * 20-1101 BPV IX SG GR Stds Comm Proposal Revision




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04/23/2020 LawsonE 10/13/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * BPV IX Figure QW-462.1(a) & (b)

2. Proposal

Revise the figure notes to permit the use of nonthermal processes for the machining of the reduced width areas

3. Explanation * Flat tension specimens in these figures have a reduced width area in the center. The notes in the figures state, "This section machined preferably by milling." This would seem to prohibit processes like waterjet cutting, which is technically not a machining process, but which is suitable if the contour requirements can be met. The same could be said for grinding. The original intent of this note is to prevent the use of processes like oxyfuel cutting or plasma cutting, whose heat input could affect the strength of the resulting specimen. As a result, a suggestion was made to change this statement to permit any "nonthermal" process. Machining is any of various processes in which a piece of raw material is cut into a desired final shape and size by a controlled material-removal process. The many processes that have this common theme, controlled material removal, are today collectively known as subtractive manufacturing, in distinction from processes of controlled material addition, which are known as additive manufacturing. The precise meaning of the term "machining" has evolved over the past two centuries as technology has advanced. During the Machine Age, it referred to the "traditional" machining processes, such as turning, boring, drilling, milling, broaching, sawing, shaping, planing, reaming, and tapping. In these "traditional" or "conventional" machining processes, machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, or others, are used with a sharp cutting tool to remove material to achieve a desired geometry. Since the advent of new technologies such as electrical discharge machining, electrochemical machining, electron beam machining, photochemical machining, and ultrasonic machining, the retronym "conventional machining" can be used to differentiate those classic technologies from the newer ones. In current usage, the term "machining" without qualification usually implies the traditional machining processes. The term machining, as used in IX, can mean EDM, electrochemical machining, water jet cutting or ultrasonic machining.

4. Summary of Changes Replace text, "This section machined preferably by milling", in Figure QW-462.1(a), Figure QW-462.1(b), Figure QB-462.1(a), Figure QB-462.1(b), and Figure QB-462.1(c) with new text that reads "This section prepared preferably by machining"

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Latest Ballot Ballot#: Ballot Level: Standards Committee Final Record Status: Disapproved Date Opened: 10/15/20 Date Closed:10/30/20 Record Status Date: 10/30/2020 Description: BPV IX 2-week expedited first consideration ballot for the following BPV IX record(s): - 20-1101 - "BPV IX Figure QW-462.1(a) & (b)"

Voting Results: BPV IX Record 20-1101 18 Approved (BernasekM, BoringM, BowersD, FeldsteinJ, GingrichS, HayesK, JesseeR, LundyW, MelfiT, NewellW, PeetzD, ReicheltE, RiceM, RozaA(Delegate), SimsM, SturgillP, SwezyJ, WoelfelE) 1 Disapproved (SperkoW) 0 Disapproved w/out Comment 0 Abstain 0 Not Voting 5 Not Returned (FlennerP,LeeJS,MarksS,PischkeM,PojatarD) Total # of Votes: 24 ---------------

Comments & Negatives Posted for Ballot#: 20-3359 BrownR (Comment) Date Posted: 10/16/20 I do not think that the proposed words address the issue. I think the revised words should state "using non thermal cutting or machining should be used for shaping the specimen".

Response: HeinrichsM: 10/20/20 The you Mr. Brown. I do believe that these words address the issue. I'm not sure if you saw the explanation for this proposal, but it goes into great detail on "machining". There were overwhelming negatives with the word that you have suggested Machining is any of various processes in which a piece of raw material is cut into a desired final shape and size by a controlled material-removal process. The many processes that have this common theme, controlled material removal, are today collectively known as subtractive manufacturing, in distinction from processes of controlled material addition, which are known as additive manufacturing. The precise meaning of the term "machining" has evolved over the past two centuries as technology has advanced. During the Machine Age, it referred to the "traditional" machining processes, such as turning, boring, drilling, milling, broaching, sawing, shaping, planing, reaming, and tapping. In these "traditional" or "conventional" machining processes, machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, or others, are used with a sharp cutting tool to remove material to achieve a desired geometry. Since the advent of new technologies such as electrical discharge machining, electrochemical machining, electron beam machining, photochemical machining, and ultrasonic machining, the retronym "conventional machining" can be used to differentiate those classic technologies from the newer ones. In current usage, the term "machining" without qualification usually implies the traditional machining processes. The term machining, as used in IX, can mean EDM, electrochemical machining, water jet cutting or ultrasonic machining.

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DonavinP (Comment) Date Posted: 10/21/20 If thermal cutting is prohibited, then say it. Would EDM be acceptable? Words like "shaping to final specified specimen size shall be performed with processes that do not change the specimen strength by heat addition,"

Response: HeinrichsM: 10/22/20 Thank you Mr. Donavin. Yes, EDM is acceptable. There was a fairly detailed explanation that captured machining and acceptable methods. I'll attached the explanation here. Thank you again Machining is any of various processes in which a piece of raw material is cut into a desired final shape and size by a controlled material-removal process. The many processes that have this common theme, controlled material removal, are today collectively known as subtractive manufacturing, in distinction from processes of controlled material addition, which are known as additive manufacturing. The precise meaning of the term "machining" has evolved over the past two centuries as technology has advanced. During the Machine Age, it referred to the "traditional" machining processes, such as turning, boring, drilling, milling, broaching, sawing, shaping, planing, reaming, and tapping. In these "traditional" or "conventional" machining processes, machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, or others, are used with a sharp cutting tool to remove material to achieve a desired geometry. Since the advent of new technologies such as electrical discharge machining, electrochemical machining, electron beam machining, photochemical machining, and ultrasonic machining, the retronym "conventional machining" can be used to differentiate those classic technologies from the newer ones. In current usage, the term "machining" without qualification usually implies the traditional machining processes. The term machining, as used in IX, can mean EDM, electrochemical machining, water jet cutting or ultrasonic machining.

HassanA (Comment) Date Posted: 10/28/20 thanks for your explanation, it is very useful. i support comments provided by Mr. Brown and Mr. Donavin you may keep the current wording as it is and add a note stating that" shaping to final specified specimen size shall be performed with processes that do not change the specimen strength by heat addition". as suggested by Mr. Donavin

Response: HeinrichsM: 10/28/20 Thank you Mr. Hassan. Machining is a broad definition. The proposed wording does not say "you shall do it this way". It says preferably, which would include EDM and Mr. Donavin asked. Thank you for your comment

LauKw (Comment) Date Posted: 10/28/20 My comment is not on the subject matter itself but more on the importance of ASME record retention with respect to all matters pertaining to code development. For future references and clarifications, the explanations, comments and responses as indicated on this particularly letter ballot will be sadly missed with reduction in reduced ASME record retention period.

MatkovicsP (Comment) Date Posted: 10/22/20 Your explanation of machining and the evolution over the past 2 centuries is excellent. My concern is the last sentence in the second paragraph and the third paragraph sentence where the term “machining” is referred to as “usually implies” and

Response: HeinrichsM: 10/28/20 Thank you Mr. Matkovics. I will be looking into adding a definition for machining.

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“can mean”, respectively. I agree with the other comments and negative concerning the revised wording "This section prepared preferably by machining" which, in my opinion, will invite future interpretations. Have you considered adding a “machining” definition to Section IX? Also, the first paragraph in the Explanation seems to imply that grinding is or could be included in the machining processes. If that is the case, then would other sections in Section IX (e.g. QW-283.3, Figure QW-462.2 notes) require revision. Should the current wording in these sections “machining and grinding” be revised to “machining”?

MorelockB (Comment) Date Posted: 10/19/20 I agree with the comment and negative concerning the proposed words, "This section prepared preferably by machining." do not address the issue and another approach is needed.

Response: HeinrichsM: 10/20/20 Thank you Mr. Morelock. I do think that these words in the proposal address this issue Machining is any of various processes in which a piece of raw material is cut into a desired final shape and size by a controlled material-removal process. The many processes that have this common theme, controlled material removal, are today collectively known as subtractive manufacturing, in distinction from processes of controlled material addition, which are known as additive manufacturing. The precise meaning of the term "machining" has evolved over the past two centuries as technology has advanced. During the Machine Age, it referred to the "traditional" machining processes, such as turning, boring, drilling, milling, broaching, sawing, shaping, planing, reaming, and tapping. In these "traditional" or "conventional" machining processes, machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, or others, are used with a sharp cutting tool to remove material to achieve a desired geometry. Since the advent of new technologies such as electrical discharge machining, electrochemical machining, electron beam machining, photochemical machining, and ultrasonic machining, the retronym "conventional machining" can be used to differentiate those classic technologies from the newer ones. In current usage, the term "machining" without qualification usually implies the traditional machining processes. The term machining, as used in IX, can mean EDM, electrochemical machining, water jet cutting or ultrasonic machining.

MorrisD (Comment) Date Posted: 10/23/20 I suggest we may have a need for the term "Machining" to be clearly defined in Section IX and also in the construction codes as there are many different interpretations of what it is and / or includes. The other cutting processes may also need to be included in definitions.

Response: HeinrichsM: 10/28/20 Thank you Mr. Morris. I will be looking into to adding a definition for machining. I'm not sure if we will do it or not, but I will look into it. Thank you for you comment

PittsM (Comment) Date Posted: 10/27/20 I believe the new suggested wording looks a little cumbersome to me. If the suggested wording was changed to "This section to be prepared as shown on both sides of the coupon, preferably by machining", I believe the intent would be clearer to the reader. Another other comment is that in the

Response: HeinrichsM: 10/28/20 Thank you Mr. Pitts. These words have been changed several times and I think this is what the majority are comfortable with at this point. Thank you very much for your input. As for your other other comments pertaining to "Machine the minimum

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left-hand side of figure QB-462.1(b), there is a note that reads "Machine the minimum amount needed to obtain plane parallel faces over the 3/4 in. (19 mm) wide reduced section". Is the term "wide" correct or should that read "thickness"? Is it the intent to require machining in that note or should machining only be preferable, and should that note be included in all of the figures except for figures QW-462.1(a) and QW-462.1(b), which refer to "W" instead of 3/4" (19mm) and allows either machining or grinding? Mike Pitts

amount needed to obtain plane parallel faces..." I'd have to look more into that. Thank you for your comment

SperkoW (Disapproved) Date Posted: 10/15/20 This needs another approach. I saw tension test specimens that were cut using waterjet that were perfectly acceptable. Perhaps a surface roughness limit.

Response: HeinrichsM: 10/16/20 Mr. Sperko. I agree. Water jet cutting would fall under this category. I believe that was covered in the explanation HeinrichsM: 10/20/20 Mr. Sperko. Do you agree with the explanation for this proposal? Machining is any of various processes in which a piece of raw material is cut into a desired final shape and size by a controlled material-removal process. The many processes that have this common theme, controlled material removal, are today collectively known as subtractive manufacturing, in distinction from processes of controlled material addition, which are known as additive manufacturing. The precise meaning of the term "machining" has evolved over the past two centuries as technology has advanced. During the Machine Age, it referred to the "traditional" machining processes, such as turning, boring, drilling, milling, broaching, sawing, shaping, planing, reaming, and tapping. In these "traditional" or "conventional" machining processes, machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, or others, are used with a sharp cutting tool to remove material to achieve a desired geometry. Since the advent of new technologies such as electrical discharge machining, electrochemical machining, electron beam machining, photochemical machining, and ultrasonic machining, the retronym "conventional machining" can be used to differentiate those classic technologies from the newer ones. In current usage, the term "machining" without qualification usually implies the traditional machining processes. The term machining, as used in IX, can mean EDM, electrochemical machining, water jet cutting or ultrasonic machining.

VoT (Comment) Date Posted: 10/19/20 I agreed with Mr. SperkoW.

Response: HeinrichsM: 10/20/20 Thank you Mr. Vo. Please see my explanation to Mr. Sperko

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09/09/2019 LawsonE 08/17/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * SC IX; QW-291 Welding of Duplex Stainless Steels, Addition of welding/welder qualification variables for P10H materials.

2. Proposal

Add appropriate paragraphs as shown in the Proposal file.

3. Explanation * Currently Section IX does not address the requirements to adequately qualify P10H materials for corrosion resistance applications. The addition of this proposal address this issue.

4. Summary of Changes Attachment of latest proposal for inclusion of welding variables for procedure and welder qualifications for welding of P No. 10H materials.

Latest Ballot Ballot#: Ballot Level: Standards Committee Final Record Status: Disapproved Date Opened: 10/15/20 Date Closed:10/30/20 Record Status Date: 10/30/2020 Description: BPV IX Standards Committee 2-week expedited first consideration ballot for the following BPV IX record(s): - 19-2333 - "SC IX; QW-291 Welding of Duplex Stainless Steels, Addition of welding/welder qualification variables for P10H materials."

Voting Results: BPV IX Record 19-2333 6 Approved (JesseeR, LundyW, PeetzD, RozaA(Delegate), SwezyJ, WoelfelE) 7 Disapproved (BoringM, BowersD, GingrichS, RiceM, SimsM, SperkoW, SturgillP) 0 Disapproved w/out Comment 4 Abstain (BernasekM, HayesK, MelfiT, PischkeM) 0 Not Voting 7 Not Returned (FeldsteinJ,FlennerP,LeeJS,MarksS,NewellW,PojatarD,ReicheltE) Total # of Votes: 24 ---------------

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Comments & Negatives Posted for Ballot#: 20-3369 BernasekM (Abstain) Date Posted: 10/27/20 Stan, I agree with your response to GingrichS comment.

Response: GingrichS: 10/27/20 Thanks Mike. So do I.

BoringM (Disapproved) Date Posted: 10/27/20 (c) states two heat inputs and you qualify them with two plates but it does not explain what the basis for the heat input should be. Is it the average of all the passes? Is it the minimum and maximum of a single bead as some have interpreted in the past? I would suggest clarifying that the heat input should be based on all the weld beads. (f) requires toughness testing and it requires it for all applications when it should only be enforced when the Owner requires toughness testing and not for all cases.

Response: GingrichS: 10/27/20 Thanks Matt. Good point on further clarifying the basis of the heat input. I will revise the proposal implementing your suggested method of clarification. The toughness testing is only for the purpose of detecting the presence of detrimental intermetallic phases. It is not intended to have the supplementary essential variables apply for P10H materials unless it is determined by the end user/owner that toughness testing is required for the purpose of determining low temperature impact properties.

BowersD (Disapproved) Date Posted: 10/27/20 I agree with Mr. Rice, Mr. Sperko and Mr. Sturgill's negatives

Response: GingrichS: 10/27/20 Thanks Don. See responses to Mike, Walts, and Lynns comments.

CamanniA (Comment) Date Posted: 10/16/20 Dear Mr. Gingrich By adding the proposed modification it is also necessary to modify QW-423 ALTERNATE BASE MATERIALS FOR WELDER QUALIFICATION. I don't see any proposal in this direction but, reading the proposal, I guess that a welder qualified on Pn°1 material cannot satisfy the requirements of Pn°10H.

Response: GingrichS: 10/26/20 Thanks for the comment. It is semi-common that recommended inclusions in the Code affect other areas of the Code. However I have not researched what other actions may be required. I can make that a part of this Record Number if the Committee favors the currently proposed inclusions for 10H materials.

CampbellRi (Comment) Date Posted: 10/30/20 Nice job, Stan. Several technical comments questions and grammatical items: (1) QW-230(a) are we going to require macros to do the phase balance count? (2) QW-230(b)2. What is the range of qualified thicknesses if I qualify > 5/8 but < 1-1/8? If I do a 3/4" coupon, is it qualified for >5/8 to < 1-1/8? Same if I tested on 1" (3) QW-230(c) are you saying whatever heat input I use on the PQR is the only one qualified? So, if I do 2 test coupons, the heat input range is the lower to higher? What about base metal thickness? (4) QW-230(f)2. references the governing code. Should this be 'referencing code'? (5) QW-230(f)3. So, Charpy's have to include ft-lb and lateral expansion? (6) QW-390(b)1. why is there a minimum qualified deposited weld metal thickness? We don't use that elsewhere for welder qualifications.

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Grammatical: (1) I believe 'duplex stainless steel' should be lower case throughout (2) same with 'ferrite/austenite (3) Make inch units 'in', not quotations (4) QW-230(f)1.A. add 'at' before -40

GarbolevskyA (Comment) Date Posted: 10/15/20 Strictly editorial: (1) replace the double quotation mark (") with "in" to indicate inches; (2) italicize the variable "T" ..

Response: GingrichS: 10/26/20 Thanks you. I will make this change on the next revision.

GingrichS (Disapproved) Date Posted: 10/26/20 Stan, this needs some work before it can be approved. See comments from other Committee members. I recommend revising the proposal and resubmitting.

Response: GingrichS: 10/26/20 Thanks Stan. I will modify the proposal and resubmit.

GrubbJ (Comment) Date Posted: 10/28/20 The first words of the QW-230 proposal "Procedure qualifications shall be performed on the same Duplex Stainless Steel grade(s) that is(are) to be welded in production." seems to be in opposition to the idea of P-Nos. A few years ago, I proposed splitting P-No.10H into three sub-groups: one for "standard" duplex (e.g S32205), one for "superduplex" (e.g. S32750), and one for "lean duplex" grades (e.g. S32101). These different alloy subgroups have different issues associated with them. That splitting of P-No. 10H still seems to me to be a better approach. The superduplex grades may be more sensitive to high heat inputs and the formation of intermetallic phases, while the lean grades may be more sensitive to low heat inputs and excess ferrite. Since "toughness testing is only for the purpose of detecting the presence of detrimental intermetallic phases," perhaps the proposal should be changed to allow use of any of the methods of ASTM A923 or A1084 as appropriate for the alloy being qualified. The meaning of T (thickness) needs to be clarified. If T is the nominal thickness, things might be okay, but if T is the actual thickness, some range must be provided. It would be a waste to require a new qualification because the thickness of one lot were 0.002 inches less that that used for qualification. I suggest that the proposal be changed to allow the minimum qualified thickness to be 0.9 times the thickness used for the qualification testing.

HassanA (Comment) Date Posted: 10/28/20 i support comments related to provide technical bases for this proposal, refer to document number or attach papers that support the proposal, the following para. in (PROPOSAL OF QW-230) is not clear" 2. For T > 5/8” (16 mm), but < 1?1/8” (29 mm) the minimum and maximum qualified base metal thicknesses may be qualified by test coupons of any thickness within this range. "

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Date Posted: 10/29/20 I will currently abstain and will wait on the resolution of the comments.

MolvieP (Comment) Date Posted: 10/28/20 I object to this proposal. Section IV has been using duplex stainless successfully for decades without these requirements. These look like fairly burdensome requirements. I think some justification needs to be provided why this is necessary. I read your response to Mr. Rice and I do not feel sufficient to just say that there is plenty of literature and research available in the public domain. It would be helpful to attach one or more documents so that those of us who do not have a library of welding research papers can have a chance of understanding this proposal.

MoracchioliL (Comment) Date Posted: 10/16/20 Dear Sir I agree with Mr Camanni notes. Regards, LM

Response: GingrichS: 10/26/20 Thanks. See response to Mr. Camannis comments.

OishiY (Comment) Date Posted: 10/27/20 It seems that proposed QW-230 does not related with Tables QW-252 through QW-267, and proposed QW-390 does not related with Tables QW-352 through QW-357. How about revising QW-403, QW-404 and QW-409 to include the requirements for P-No. 10H?

Response: GingrichS: 10/27/20 Thanks Mr. Oishi. Deciding where to put the requirements in Section IX was one of the difficult decisions since including requirements in Section IX for the purpose of corrosion resistance is a departure from the normal convention (qualifying procedures and welders by mechanical testing only, RT notwithstanding). The purpose of including the requirements for Duplex welding is for including additional requirements over that of those shown in the variables of Tables QW-252 through QW-267 and QW-352 through QW-357 (such as is the case for temper-bead and tubesheet welding). Consideration was given to revising the Tables and then including the requirements in QW-403/404 but that was deemed to be more complicated and requiring multiple revisions to multiple sections. Maybe a note could be put below the Tables to direct the reader to the new section that state additional requirements for the welding of P10H materials.

PischkeM (Abstain) Date Posted: 10/27/20 I await resolution of negatives.

Response: GingrichS: 10/27/20 Thanks Mike .... so do I :)

RiceM (Disapproved) Date Posted: 10/26/20 This is a significate addition to Section IX that needs supporting documentation since hard limits are in place. These requirements are for anytime duplex is utilized. I think

Response: GingrichS: 10/26/20 Thanks Mike. Supporting documentation for adding modifications for Duplex stainless steel welding is widespread and semi-common knowledge. There is not one single publication reviewed that contains all the recommendations

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there needs to be some latitude given for where applications of duplex used with corrosion concerns.

Follow-Up Response: Date Posted: 10/26/20 RiceM: 10/26/20 Stan, I think it would help the cause to list the supporting documents and correlate with the variable you have added. As for the waiving of requirements for non-corrosion applications it might just take a statement upfront stating "For usage of duplex stainless steel for corrosion applications the following requirements are required."

being proposed. It is more of a conglomerate of publications, papers, literature, etc. reviewed that leads to the proposal. Also, ASME is one of the only major codes/standards organizations that does not address this from a welding standpoint. Much of the information proposed has come from other published codes/standards with a successful track record of producing satisfactory results. The proposal is also supported by an extensive literature search as well as the ASME sponsored Duplex project. I am open to not making the requirements mandatory in situations where corrosion resistance is not a concern since in recent years Duplex materials are being specified due to the higher yield and tensile strengths as compared to austenitic stainless steels and the cost has also been decreasing depending on grade and product form.

SimsM (Disapproved) Date Posted: 10/28/20 For the proposed QW-230 (e), is the word "preheat" at the end of the first line supposed to be "interpass"? For the proposed QW-390 (a), measurement of ferrite by the point count method alone is going to be very cumbersome for welder qualification testing and slow down the process by days. We need to permit the alternate use of measurements using a ferritescope for welder qualifications or delete this requirement.

SperkoW (Disapproved) Date Posted: 10/20/20 I think you need to provide some technical justification for these proposals.

Response: GingrichS: 10/26/20 Thanks Walt. See response to Mr. Rice' comments

SturgillP (Disapproved) Date Posted: 10/27/20 I do not agree with specifying impact toughness requirements for procedure qualification. This would seem to preclude an organization from successfully qualifying a duplex procedure where corrosion resistance is the primary need - as is the case in biopharmaceutical applications where low-temperature toughness is rarely a concern. In addition, I fail to see the justification for additional rules for welder qualifications. The premise for welder qualification is proving in the ability of welders to deposit sound weld metal. There is no evidence to support the limitations on the deposited thickness range qualified or how impact testing detects weld metal quality in ways that bend testing or RT cannot.

Follow-Up Response: Date Posted: 10/27/20 SturgillP: 10/27/20 I disagree with your definition of soundness as "fitness for intended service." Section IX defaults to AWS A3.0 for welding definitions that IX doesn't define. In AWS A3.0, "sound metal" is defined as "metal free of rejectable discontinuities." An unfavorable microstructure or insufficient ferrite are not "rejectable discontinuities. Sound weld metal is metal that does not contain rejectable amounts of slag, incomplete fusion, incomplete penetration, porosity, and

Response: GingrichS: 10/27/20 Thanks Lynn. In this case toughness testing is only for detecting the presence of detrimental intermetallic phases. These phases exhibit low toughness and greatly reduce the corrosion resistance. It is not intended to have the supplementary essential variables apply for P10H materials unless it is determined by the end user that impacts are needed for low temperature toughness properties. Regarding welder qualifications, toughness testing is not being proposed. I agree with the Section IX definition of the purpose of qualifying a welder to determine his/her ability to deposit sound weld metal (whatever "sound" means). In this case "sound", I would argue, is "fitness for intended service", which in this case is corrosion resistance. Basically only 2 requirements are being proposed for welder qualification - determination of ferrite content and limits based on the deposited weld metal. The limits on the deposited weld metal is due to the varied cooling rates of the various thicknesses. The cooling rates will affect the ferrite content thus affecting the corrosion resistance. This is well documented in the literature. Also, bend testing and/or RT are not able to detect the ferrite content or determine the presence of intermetallic phases.

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similar. If a welder who qualifies by welding a P-No. 1 base metal is qualified to weld austenitic stainless steel, quenched and tempered steels, nickel alloys and more, I see no reason why he does not have the "skill" to weld duplex stainless steels. The amount of ferrite and/or presence of detrimental phases are judged acceptable or not by the service conditions - of which a qualifying welder has no knowledge at the time of qualification.

SwezyJ (Approved) Date Posted: 10/24/20 In QW-230(f)(2), I recommend replacing the phrase "the orientation shall be per ASME BPVC, Section VIII Division 1, paragraph UG?84" with the phrase "the notch shall be normal to the weld surface".

Response: GingrichS: 10/26/20 Thanks John. This will be addressed in the next proposal revision.

VorwaldC (Comment) Date Posted: 10/26/20 Recommend revising Summary of Changes. C&S Connect provides the following guidance for the Summary of Changes: The information provided will be a restatement of the proposal and explanation, without associated technical background or rationale. This information is provided for the benefit of code users and is published as the Summary of Changes that accompanies most new addenda and editions. This field is required by BPVC for errata and revisions. Note: - The Summary of Changes is meant to provide a brief high-level description of the changes that will be apparent to the Code user upon reviewing the published action. - The Summary of Changes should be composed in past tense. An effective Summary of Changes statement will be a restatement of the proposal and explanation, without associated technical background or rationale. - The Summary of Changes may be structured as follows, when appropriate: 1. Restatement of action (from Proposal), e.g. “adopted”, “revised”, “deleted”, “moved”, “annulled”, etc. 2. Affected text, e.g. paragraph, table, etc. (from Proposal). 3. Purpose, e.g. “...in order to clarify, correct, update, reformat, reflect / correlate…”

Response: GingrichS: 10/26/20 Thanks Mr. Vorwald. I will revise the Summary of Changes to incorporate your comments.

VoT (Comment) Date Posted: 10/19/20 I agreed with Mr. CamanniA's comment

Response: GingrichS: 10/26/20 Thank you. See response to Mr. Camannis comments.

WadkinsonM (Comment) Date Posted: 10/29/20 I object to this proposal for a number of reasons. I do not believe there is sufficient technical justification for this proposal. 1. Section IV has been successfully using duplex for a number of years. Code case 2603 was approved in 2008 as was code case 2582 to name a couple. 2. The requirement that each grade of material requires its own qualification is contrary to the P number concept. Again,

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where is the technical justification for this requirement? 3. It appears that the impact testing is a requirement for the weld procedure qualification. This is not a requirement for Section IV and should not be mandatory. 4. It appears that there is a typo on QW-230 (e) I assume you meant interpass temperature and not preheat temperature, although the requirement to maintain +/- 50F seems overly restrictive. 5. A minimum preheat temp may not be required for some applications so QW-230(d) is concerning. 6. Paragraph QW-423.1 would require updating if this proposal moves forward. 7. QW-230(b)(1) is confusing as written. If the test coupon is 5/8" what is the proposed max qualified thickness? 8. Overall this proposal is burdensome especially when a Manufacturer has already had experience with successfully qualifying procedures and welders. I would not have an objection to a non-mandatory appendix or identifying that these paragraphs only apply if the code of construction invokes them (although the treatment of paragraph QW-423.1 would have to be carefully worded). As written, these requirements are over reaching and are application dependent. Duplex can be chosen for reasons beyond corrosion resistance. Are they more appropriate within the codes of construction.

WegenerS (Comment) Date Posted: 10/20/20 The proposed wording of QW-230(b) indicates the requirements for a minimum and maximum qualified base metal thickness. But (b)2. does not indicate a minimum and maximum thickness qualified. The current wording of (b)1. would result in a minimum and maximum qualified thickness of 16 mm when the thickness of the test coupon is 16 mm. (according to the proposed wording the maximum qualified thickness in that range will result in 16 mm [" . . . up to a maximum of 5/8" (16 mm)."]. The variable "T" in the proposed text sometimes stands for "qualified base metal thickness" (see (b)) or "thickness of the qualification test coupon" (see (b)1.). This is not consistent and confusing. What shall be the qualified ranges for deposited weld metal thickness "t" ? (c) is talking about heat input. It is not clear if heat input shall be determined always, or only when the referenced code does require toughness tests. Also (c) does not give requirements how the heat input shall be determined (e.g. could be by reference to QW-409.1). The current wording of (c) is not precise enough and the following proposal may be clearer: "For procedure qualification of P-No. 10H materials heat input shall be determined as follows regardless whether or not toughness testing is required. For procedure qualification of P-No. 10H materials two test coupons shall be welded. One test coupon shall be welded with a low heat input. The heat input shall be determined as required by QW-409.1. The heat input determined shall be the minimum heat input qualified for production welds. The other test coupon shall be welded with a high heat input. The heat input shall be determined as required by QW-409.1. The heat input determined shall be the maximum heat input qualified for production welds."

Response: GingrichS: 10/26/20 Great comments Mr. Wegener .... thanks. In the procedure qualification section (b)2 states that to qualify for a base metal thickness between 5/8" and 1-1/8" any coupon thickness may be used within this range. For (b)1 your interpretation is correct. In all cases "T" stands for base metal thickness whether it is that qualified or that being used in the qualification test. Deposited weld metal thickness is defined in other paragraphs of Section IX, but could be reiterated in the proposal if desired. Good point about the heat input. I think referencing QW-409.1 is a good way to go. It is not the intent of the proposal to deal with dissimilar metals. The proposal was mainly written for reasons of corrosion resistance. If P10H materials are joined to materials that are inferior in terms of corrosion resistance then the recommendations in the proposal would not apply (such as heat input or ferrite percentage) since the corrosion resistance of the joint is only as good as the material having the least corrosion resistance. I probably should have made this clearer in the proposal. I will modify as necessary in the next revision. Thanks again!

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The current wording of QW-230 does not address the requirements and qualified ranges when qualification is made on test coupons with two different P-No. materials. For example P-No. 10H to P-No. 1 material or P-No. 10H to P-No. 8 material. For example in that case shall the ferrite percentage still be determined at both HAZs and shall the limits between 30-65% apply?

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Record No. 19‐2333

Proposed Wording for QW‐230

QW‐230 Welding Procedure Variables for P‐No. 10H

Materials

Procedure qualifications shall be performed on the same Duplex Stainless Steel

grade(s) that is(are) to be welded in production.

All essential, nonessential, and supplementary essential variables per QW‐250

shall apply with the following additional requirements.

(a) The Ferrite/Austenite phase balance shall be determined by using the point

count method in accordance with ASTM E 562. The phase balance shall be

measured in the root pass, mid‐section, cap pass, and both HAZs of the

coupons used for procedure qualification. Ferrite percentage shall be

between 30 – 65%.

(b) The minimum and maximum qualified base metal thickness (T) shall be as

follows:

1. For T < 5/8” (16 mm), the minimum qualified base metal thickness shall be

the thickness of the qualification test coupon (T) and the maximum qualified

thickness shall be 2T up to a maximum of 5/8” (16 mm).

2. For T > 5/8” (16 mm), but < 1‐1/8” (29 mm) the minimum and maximum

qualified base metal thicknesses may be qualified by test coupons of any

thickness within this range.

3. For T > 1‐1/8” (29 mm) the minimum qualified base metal thickness is T

and the maximum qualified thickness shall be 1.2T.

(c) The heat input qualified shall be no lower and no higher than the heat input

used when welding coupons during qualification testing. At a minimum this

requires welding one coupon with the lower heat input and welding one coupon

with the higher heat input.

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(d) The preheat temperature shall be within +50°F (18°C) of the preheat

temperature used during procedure qualification.

(e) The interpass temperature shall be within +50°F (18°C) of the preheat

temperature used during procedure qualification, but in no case shall the

interpass temperature exceed 350°F (177°C).

(f) Charpy V‐notch impact testing shall be performed on the weld metal and heat‐

affected‐zone (HAZ).

1. Three specimens for each location are required. The following values are

required for full‐size specimens.

A. Weld metal: 25 ftlb (34 J) average with no single value below 20 ftlb

(27 J) ‐40°F (‐40°C).

B. HAZ: 40 ftlb (54 J) average with no single value below 32 ftlb (43 J) at

‐40°F (‐40°C).

2. The orientation of standard size specimens shall be per the governing

code. If the specimen orientation is not specified, the orientation shall be per

ASME BPVC, Section VIII Division 1, paragraph UG‐84. The weld metal impact

specimen shall be removed from the middle of the weld.

3. The lateral expansion shall be 0.015” (0.38 mm) minimum.

(g) Any change in the shielding or backing gas mixture or changing from a single

shielding gas or backing gas to a mixture of gases or vice versa shall require

requalification.

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Proposed Wording for QW‐390

QW‐390 Welding Variables for Welders/Welding Operators

for P No. 10H Materials

Welder/welding operator qualifications shall be performed on the same Duplex

Stainless Steel grade(s) that is(are) to be welded in production.

All essential variables per QW‐350 and QW‐360 shall apply with the following

additional requirements.

(a) The Ferrite/Austenite phase balance shall be determined by using the point

count method in accordance with ASTM E 562. The phase balance shall be

measured in the root pass, mid‐section, cap pass, and both HAZs of the coupons

welded. Ferrite percentage shall be between 30 – 65%.

(b) The minimum and maximum qualified deposited weld metal thickness (t)

shall be as follows:

1. For t < 5/8” (16 mm), the minimum qualified deposited weld metal

thickness shall be the thickness of the qualification test coupon (T) and the

maximum qualified thickness shall be 2T up to a maximum of 5/8” (16 mm).

2. For t > 5/8” (16 mm), but < 1‐1/8” (29 mm) the minimum and maximum

qualified deposited weld metal thicknesses may be qualified by qualification test

coupons of any thickness within this range.

3. For t > 1‐1/8” (29 mm) the minimum qualified deposited weld metal

thickness is T and the maximum qualified thickness shall be 1.2T.

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01/13/2020 ChavdarovP 10/03/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * Section IX, QW-462

2. Proposal

Revise QW-462 to specify that single or multiple bend test specimens and jigs meeting the dimensional requirements of ISO 5173 are also acceptable provided the bend radius to specimen thickness ratios shown in Figure QW-466.1 are met

3. Explanation * Since the publishing of the 2017 edition of Section IX, tension specimens, meeting the dimensional requirements of various AWS and international codes and standards, are already acceptable for the purpose of welding procedure and performance qualifications. The aim of this action is to make the bend test specimens prepared according to EN ISO 5173 acceptable as well. The Background File shows a comparison of the requirements of Section IX and EN ISO 5173 in terms of 1) dimensions and location of the test specimens and 2) bend test conditions. According to Nonmandatory Appendix L of Section IX, the requirements for test coupons that have been mechanically tested according to the requirements of ISO 9606-1 or ISO 14732 and found acceptable also satisfy the requirements of Section IX. EN ISO 5173 is directly and indirectly referenced in the European welding qualification standards (EN ISO 15614 for welding procedures, EN ISO 9606 for welders and EN ISO 14732 for welding operators). The scope of this proposal includes only a bend test procedure in accordance with EN ISO 5173. Other standards and specifications are excluded.

4. Summary of Changes Add a new paragraph to QW-462 regarding the acceptance of single or multiple bend test specimens and jigs meeting the dimensional requirements of ISO 5173.

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Voting Results: Comments & Negatives Posted for Ballot#: 20-3373

RanaM (Comment) Date Posted: 10/17/20 I will wait till the negative vote is resolved.

Response: ChavdarovP: 10/21/20 Please see my response to Mr. Sturgill.

SimsM (Disapproved) Date Posted: 10/28/20 Why do we need the words "Single or multiple" at the beginning of the sentence? I could not find these terms in ISO 5173 and these words may create some confusion on the number of bend specimens required.

Response: ChavdarovP: 11/02/20 "Multiple" refers to the overlapping of bend test specimens. See my response to Mr. Sturgill and the Background Material File 2.a.

SturgillP (Disapproved) Date Posted: 10/16/20 This proposed ISO standard permits overlapping face and root bend specimens to be machined from the interior of a coupon. Specimens removed from these locations and bent over the prescribed radii in Section IX will expose interior sections of a coupon to larger strains than the interior of test coupons from which face and root bends are removed in accordance with Section IX where only the external surface of the coupon sees 20% strain, not the interior.. I would approve this action if the permission to remove overlapping face and root bends in the ISO standard were excluded. 10/16/20 - The above stated justification is in error because I misread the revised proposal. The bend radius requirement ensures a consistent outer surface elongation regardless of bend location. However, the option in the ISO standard to remove overlapping face and root bends from thick sections is not currently permitted in Section IX. I believe this will cause confusion in industry and I would prefer to see this option of the ISO standard excluded from this revision. I have no objection to the use of the ISO bend test jig dimensions for Section IX bend testing.

Response: ChavdarovP: 10/21/20 Thank you for the review and comments, Lynn. ISO 5173 just like the ISO standard for tensile test ISO 4136 insist that the ENTIRE THICKNESS of the test coupon be tested. This infers cutting of test specimens as shown on slides 7 & 11 of the background file whereby the total thickness (face & root bend tests) or total width (side bend tests) of all test specimens is greater than the thickness of the test coupon. Unlike ISO, ASME Section IX allows one to split the thickness of the test coupon and remove bend test specimens and ignore the fact that some of the thickness may not get tested, i.e. it is not required that the full thickness be fully tested. Therefore, it should be allowed for the people to use ISO 5173 to extract and prepare specimens since it requires more than Section IX does. Besides, ISO 5173 will just be an alternative; the industry still may use Section IX. I hope that this explanation satisfies your concerns.

SwezyJ (Abstain) Date Posted: 10/26/20 Pending further discussion.

Response: ChavdarovP: 10/26/20 Understood.

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Figure QW-461.10Rotating Tool Design Characteristics (FSW) Referenced in QW-410

QW-462 TEST SPECIMENS

The purpose of the QW-462 figures is to give the orga-

nization guidance in dimensioning test specimens for

tests required for procedure and performance qualifica-

tions. Unless a minimum, maximum, or tolerance is given

in the figures (or as QW-150, QW-160, or QW-180 re-

quires), the dimensions are to be considered approxi-

mate. All welding processes and filler material to be

qualified must be included in the test specimen.

The following nomenclature is in reference to Figures

QW-462.1(a) through QW-462.1(e):

T = coupon thickness excluding reinforcement

W = specimen width, 3/4 in. (19 mm)

x = coupon thickness including reinforcement

y = specimen thickness

As an alternative, any tension specimen dimensional

geometry meeting the requirements of another welding

qualification standard is acceptable as long as a cross sec-

tion can be measured so that an ultimate tensile strength

can be determined. All welding processes, filler materials,

and heat-affected zones to be qualified shall be included

in the test specimen. Weld reinforcement shall be re-

moved prior to testing.

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02/12/2020 ReameyR 10/19/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * BPV IX, Table QW-388, Tube to Tubesheet Welding Operator Qualification

2. Proposal

Revise para. QW-387 and Table QW-388 to include criteria for welding operators.

3. Explanation * Para. QW-387 is titled "TUBE-TO-TUBESHEET WELDER AND WELDING OPERATOR QUALIFICATION" but there is not a reference to para. QW-360, Welding Variables for Welding Operators. This proposal adds a reference to QW-360 and revises Table QW-388 to show that it applies to welders.

4. Summary of Changes Revise para QW-387 and Table QW-388. The current wording in the proposal has been approved by Qualifications Subgroup.

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DonavinP (Comment) Date Posted: 10/21/20 Will this require requalification?

Response: ReameyR: 10/22/20 Welders previously qualified would not need to be requalified.

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BPVC Section IX Code Change proposal

Record 20-477

10/1/2020

This is a BPVC Section IX Code change proposal which coincides with BPVC Section IX Intent Interpretation Record 19-2637. This proposal incorporates items in Record 18-2213.

The proposal adds a reference to QW-360, Welding variables for Welding Operators, in para. QW-387, Tube-to-Tubesheet Welder and Welding Operator Qualification and revises Table QW-388, Essential Variables for Tube-to-Tubesheet Performance Qualification to clarify that it is does not just pertain to welders.

Current Wording Proposed Wording QW-387 TUBE-TO-TUBESHEET WELDER AND WELDING OPERATOR QUALIFICATION (a) When the applicable Code Section requires the use of QW-193 for tube‐to‐tubesheet demonstration mockup qualification tests, QW-193.2 shall apply. (b) Essential performance qualification variables applicable for each welding process listed in QW-350 shall also be observed in addition to the variables of Table QW-388. A change in the welding process used shall require requalification. (c) If specific qualification test

requirements are not specified by the applicable Code Section, welders and welding operators shall be qualified with one of the following methods:

1) a demonstration mockup per the requirements of QW-193.2, except that for welding operators a) the hole pattern does not need to be duplicated b) the type or model of equipment is an essential variable.

2) A groove weld qualification per the requirements of QW-303.1

QW-387 TUBE-TO-TUBESHEET WELDER AND WELDING OPERATOR QUALIFICATION (a) When the applicable Code Section requires the use of QW-193 for tube‐to‐tubesheet demonstration mockup qualification tests, QW-193.2 shall apply. (b) Essential performance qualification variables applicable for each welding process listed in QW-350 or QW-360 shall apply, also be observed in addition to the any applicable variables of shown in Table QW-388. A change in the welding process used shall require requalification. (c) If specific qualification test

requirements are not invoked by the applicable Code Section, welders and welding operators shall be qualified with one of the following methods:

2) a demonstration mockup per the requirements of QW-193.2, except that for welding operators -a) the hole pattern does not need to be duplicated -b) the type or model of equipment is an essential variable.


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3) A fillet weld qualification per the requirements of QW-303.2 when a tube-to- tubesheet joint is made with a fillet weld.

Table QW-388 Essential Variables for Tube-to-Tubesheet

Welder Performance Qualification (Welders; All Welding Processes)

Paragraph Brief of Variables

QW-402 Joints

.31 ≤ Ligament size

.32 ϕ Joint configuration QW-403 Base Metals

.16 ϕ Tube diameter

.32 ϕ Tube thickness QW-404 Filler Metals .58 ± Preplaced filler metal

QW-409 Electrical .10 > Amperage

Legend: ϕ Change ± Addition or deletion > Increase

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7. Sub-Tier Committee BPV IX SG PF


09/28/2020 LawsonE 10/27/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * BPV IX -Revise Part QF, Sidewall Fusion requirements to reflect ASTM F2620

2. Proposal

Revise Part QF to be constent with ASTM F-2620

3. Explanation * 1.) Section IX has essential variables for procedure and for performance qualification that reference ranges of header pipe sizes (QF-403.7), but no criteria is specified as to what those ranges are. 2.) By comparison with ASTM F2620-12, the rules for Section IX only cover (but don’t restrict) the standard fusing procedure for small branch connections (less than 3 IPS), but do not address requirements for connections 3 IPS and larger. 3.) The times permitted for heater removal (i.e. same as for butt fusing machines) seem exorbitant when compared with ASTM F2620. the ASTM F2620 procedure for sidewall fusing of branch connections 3 IPS and larger, t I have run this by Shane Scheussler and Jim Johnston and have incorporated their comments. In addition, some references and requirements were omitted or inconsistent in the 2019 publication

4. Summary of Changes Revised the standard FPS for sidewall fusing to reflect the ASTM F-2620 procedure for sidewall fusing of branch connections 3 IPS and larger, to make 3 IPS as the differentiator for the range of branch connection sizes (vs. header size) for procedure and performance qualification, and to delete reference to the butt-fusing heater removal times - instead requiring heater removal "within 5 seconds." Also, revised "manual butt fusion" to read "manual butt-fusing" in paragraphs where the term "butt-fusing" is used vs. "butt fusion," and added clarification to various requirements pertaining to sidewall fusing.

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ChaudouetA (Comment) Date Posted: 10/29/20 - page 4 - box (2) : I think that "pressure" replaces "force" not follow it - page 4 - (d)(1) addresses branch connections <= 2.5 in. while (d)() addresses branch connections >= 3 in. Rules should also be prescribed in-between. Furthermore the translation of in. into mm seems odd especially when compared to the value of 2.5 in. in Table QF-221.2 and to new (d) in Table QF-452.3 on page 8. 2.5 in. should be translated into 64 mm (and 3 in. into 76 mm). It seems that there is a confusion between the IPS and the true size.

MatkovicsP (Comment) Date Posted: 11/02/20 Page 8, Table QF-452.3 - the conversions in this table are based on the pipe OD. In the new (d), the 2.875 inches should be converted to 73mm and the 3.5 inches should be converted to 89mm.

MoracchioliL (Comment) Date Posted: 10/30/20 I agree with Mr Sims notes.

OishiY (Comment) Date Posted: 11/02/20 I agree with the comment from Mr. Sims. Please reconsider the terminology because there is no consistency in the proposed action. For example, “Sidewall Fusing” in the title of QF-221.2 remains as is, and QG-109 still provides the definitions of “butt fusion (BF)” and “sidewall fusion (SWF)”. In addition, “butt fused joints” and “sidewall fused joints” used in QF-141.1.

RahoiD (Comment) Date Posted: 11/01/20 I don't believe I ever heard of a "manual butt-fusing joint" before. and I do not see the ASTM spec

SimsM (Abstain) Date Posted: 10/28/20 I'm not clear on the distinction between "butt fusion" and "butt fusing". My impression is that "butt fusion" is the process and "butt fusing" is the act of performing the process. There are definitions for both terms, but the need for the proposed changes to replace these terms is not clear to me.

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(4) The apex of the cleavage between the upset beads

of butt-fused joints shall remain above the base material

surface.

(5) For sidewall-fused joints, there shall be three

beads: a melt bead around the saddle base, a main (head-

er) pipe melt bead, and a bead on the main (header) from

the edge of the heating tool. The saddle andmain (header)

melt beads should be rounded and of a size recommended

by the fitting manufacturer. The heater bead should be

visible all around the fitting base but may be separate

from the main (header) pipe melt bead, depending on

the shape of the heater [see Figure QF-462(b)].

(6) Fused joints shall not display visible angular mis-

alignment, and for butt-fused joints, outside diameter

mismatch shall be less than 10% of the nominal wall

thickness.

(7) The data record for the FPS or fusing operator

performance qualification test shall be reviewed and com-

pared to the FPS or SFPS to verify observance of the spe-

cified variables applied when completing the fused test

joint.

(b) Electrofusion Assemblies

(1) There shall be no visible evidence on external and

accessible internal surfaces of cracks, excess internal

(I.D.) melt caused by overheating, fitting malfunction, or

incomplete fusion. Maximum fit-up gap, or maximummis-

alignment and out-of-roundness, shall be within FPS or

MEFPS limits.

(2) The data record for the FPS or fusing operator

performance qualification test shall be reviewed and com-

pared to the FPS or MEFPS to verify observance of the

specified variables applied when completing the fused

test joint.

(c) Sectioned Electrofusion Joints. Voids due to trapped

air or shrinkage during the cooling process are acceptable

only if round or elliptical in shape with no sharp corners,

and provided they meet the following requirements [see

Figure QF-468, illustrations (a) and (b)].

(1) Individual voids shall not exceed 10% of the fu-

sion zone length.

(2)Multiple voids shall not exceed a combined total

of 20% of the fusion zone length.

(3)When voids are detected, additional sections or

examinations shall be made to verify that the void does

not follow a diametric path connecting with the pressure-

containing area of the joint. [See Figure QF-466, illustra-

tion (c).]

QF-142 PRESSURE TESTS

QF-142.1 Elevated Temperature Sustained PressureTests — Butt or Sidewall Fusing. These tests assess theresistance to slow crack growth of the fused joint.

QF-142.1.1 Test Coupons.(a) Fusion joint test coupons shall be made with mini-

mum of NPS 8 (DN 200) DR 11 pipe or the maximum size

to be fused, whichever is less.

NOTE: Dimension Ratio (DR) = Outside Diameter ÷ Minimum

Thickness.

(b) The completed test coupons shall contain pipe on

either side of the butt or sidewall joint with a minimum

length of 1.5 times the joint (header) outside diameter

or 12 in. (300 mm), whichever is greater, from the fused

joint to free‐end closures on the ends of the assembly.

(c) The testing shall be performed in accordance with

ASTM D3035 or ASTM F714 for pipe, or ASTM F905 for

saddle fittings, as applicable.

(d)Manual butt fusion joint test coupons shall be made

with a maximum of NPS 6 (DN 150) DR 11 pipe or the

maximum size to be fused, whichever is less.

QF-142.1.2 Test Conditions.(a) Test Temperature. All tests shall be conducted at

176°F ± 4°F (80°C ± 2°C).

(b) Test Pressure. The assemblies are to be subjected to

pipe fiber stresses as follows:

(1) PE2708 material: 580 psi (4.0 MPa) for 1,000 hr

or 670 psi (4.6 MPa) for 170 hr





QF-142.1.3 Test Procedure. Elevated temperature

sustained pressure tests shall be performed in accordance

with ASTM D3035 or ASTM F714 for pipe, or ASTM F905

for saddle fittings.

QF-142.1.4 Acceptance Criteria. Any failures with-in the specified time periods shall be of the pipe, indepen-

dent of the joint. With one ductile pipe failure, the average

time before failure for all three specimens shall not be

less than the specified time. If more than one ductile pipe

failure occurs at the higher pressure, the pressure of the

test may be reduced and repeated until 1,000-hr results

are obtained. Any brittle failures shall necessitate new

tests using different pipe.

QF-142.2 Elevated Temperature Sustained PressureTest— Electrofusion. These tests assess the resistance toslow crack growth at points of stress concentration due to

electrofusion fitting design.

QF-142.2.1 Test Coupons. Four test coupons shallbe prepared and conditioned in accordance with ASTM

F1055. Pipe material PE designation shall not be less than

the electrofusion fitting.

QF-142.2.2 Test Conditions. The assemblies are to

be subjected to pipe fiber stresses as follows:

(a) Temperature. All tests shall be conducted at 176°F

± 4°F (80°C ± 2°C).

(b) Test Pressure. The assemblies are to be subjected to

pipe fiber stresses as follows:

(1) PE2708 pipe material: 580 psi (4.0 MPa) for

1,000 hr or 670 psi (4.6 MPa) for 170 hr

(2) PE3608 pipe material: 580 psi (4.0 MPa) for

1,000 hr or 670 psi (4.6 MPa) for 170 hr

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ARTICLE XXIIFUSING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONS

QF-200 GENERAL

Each organization shall prepare written Fusing Proce-

dure Specifications (FPS) or Standard Fusing Specifica-

tions (SFPS or MEFPS) as defined in QF-201 to provide

direction to the fusing operator for making production

fused joints.

QF-201 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION

QF-201.1 Fusing Procedure Specification (FPS)

(a) Fusing Procedure Specification (FPS). A FPS is a writ-

ten fusing procedure that is qualified by an organization

in accordance with the rules of this Section.

(b) Contents of the FPS. The completed FPS shall ad-

dress all of the essential and nonessential variables for

each fusing process used in the FPS. The essential and

nonessential variables for fusing are outlined in Table

QF-254 for butt fusion, Table QF-255 for electrofusion,

and Table QF-256 for manual butt fusion. The organiza-

tion may include any other information in the FPS that

may be helpful in making a fused joint.

(c) Changes. Changes in the documented essential vari-

ables require requalification of the FPS.

QF-201.2 Standard Fusing ProcedureSpecifications

(a) Standard Fusing Procedure Specification (SFPS)

(1) Prerequisites. An SFPS is a fusing procedure spec-

ification that contains acceptable polyethylene (PE) fus-

ing variables based on standard industry practice and

testing as defined in ASTM F2620. An SFPS may be used

for production fusing by organizations without further

qualification.

(2) Contents of the SFPS. The SFPS shall address all of

the essential and nonessential variables listed in Table

QF-254, Table QF-256, or Table QF-257. In addition, the

SFPS shall include all of the conditions listed in

QF-221.1. The organization may include any additional in-

formation in the SFPS that may be helpful in making a

fused joint.

(3) Changes. Changes in the essential variables or

conditions of an SFPS beyond the limits specified in

QF-221.1, QF-221.2, Table QF-254, Table QF-256, or Table

QF-257 shall require the qualification of an FPS.

(b) Manufacturer Qualified Electrofusion Procedure

Specification (MEFPS)

(1) Prerequisites. An MEFPS is an electrofusion pro-

cedure that has been qualified by an electrofusion fitting

manufacturer, based on standard industry practice in ac-

cordance with the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), Technical

Note TN-34 and ASTM F1290, for the electrofusion fitting

manufacturer’s specific electrofusion joint design, and

qualified by the electrofusion fitting manufacturer in ac-

cordance with ASTM F1055 to define the ranges for the

essential variables identified in Table QF-255. An MEFPS

may be used for production by organizations fusing the

same electrofusion fitting manufacturer’s qualified fit-

tings without further qualification.

(2) Contents of the MEFPS. The MEFPS shall address

all essential and nonessential variables listed in Table

QF-255. In addition, the MEFPS shall include all of the

conditions listed in QF-222.1. The manufacturer or con-

tractor may include any additional information in the

MEFPS that may be helpful in making a fused joint.


conditions of an MEFPS beyond the limits specified in

QF-222.1 or Table QF-255 shall require the qualification

of an FPS.

QF-201.3 Format of the FPS, SFPS, or MEFPS. Theinformation required to be included in the FPS, SFPS, or

MEFPS may be in any format, written or tabular, to fit

the needs of each organization, provided all essential

and nonessential variables outlined in QF-250, and the

parameters specified in QF-220 as applicable, are ad-

dressed. Forms QF-482(a), QF-482(b), and QF-483(c)

have been provided as suggested formats for preparing

the FPS, SFPS, or MEFPS.

QF-201.5 Each organization who qualifies their own

FPS shall prepare a procedure qualification record (PQR)

that is defined as follows:

(a) Procedure Qualification Record (PQR). A record of

the range of essential variables documented during the

fusing of the test coupon(s) and the results of the required

visual and mechanical tests performed.

(b) Contents of the PQR. The completed PQR shall docu-

ment the ranges for all essential variables listed in

QF-250 during the fusing of the test coupon(s). Nonessen-

tial variables observed during the fusing of the test cou-

pon may be recorded at the organization’s option.

The PQR shall be certified by the organization to be a

true and accurate record of the variables recorded during

the fusing of the test coupon(s) and the required examina-

tions and tests specified in QF-140.

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Table QF-202.2.2Electrofusion Procedure Qualification Test Coupons Required

Test Procedure Reference

Socket

≤NPS 8

(≤DN 200)

Socket

>8<NPS 12

(>DN 200

<DN 300)

Socket

≥NPS 12

(≥DN 300)

Saddle

<NPS 12

(<DN 300)

[Note (1)]

Saddle

≥NPS 12

(≥DN 300)

[Note (1)]

Conditioning and Fusing Temperature [Note (2)]

Low High Low High Low High Low High Low High

Elevated temperature

sustained pressure test

QF-202.1.2/

QF-142.1

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Minimum hydraulic quick

burst pressure test

QF-202.1.3/

QF-142.2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Joint integrity crush test

[Note (3)]

QF-202.1.6/

QF-145.1

2 2 2 2 2 2

Electrofusion bend [Note (3)] QF-202.1.4/

QF-143.3

2 2 2 2

Electrofusion axial load

resistance–tensile

QF-202.1.5/

QF-144.2

2 2

Peel test QF-202.1.5/

QF-144.2.1(b)(1)

1 1 1 1

Short-term hydrostatic QF-202.1.5/

QF-144.2.1(b)(2)

1 1 1 1

Impact resistance [Note (4)] QF-202.1.7/

QF-145.2

2 2

NOTES:

(1) Size listed is that of the branch connection.

(2) Fitting manufacturer should be consulted prior to fusing outside of their recommended temperature range.

(3) It is permissible to use specimens tested for the short-term hydrostatic test or minimum hydraulic quick-burst pressure test provided

neither the joint area nor the pipe segment needed for crushing was a part of the failure mode in the quick-burst pressure test.

(4) An impact resistance test is only required when specified in contract documents.

QF-202.2.3 Polyethylene Manual Butt Fusion.(a)Manual butt fusion joints are limited to NPS 6 (DN

150) and smaller.

(b) Joint coupons shall be prepared in accordance with

the FPS using the following combinations of heater tem-

perature ranges:

(1) highest heater surface temperature, five joints

(2) lowest heater surface temperature, five joints

(c) When the FPS requires verification of pressure by

torque, then the high pressure (verified by torque) and

the low pressure (verified by torque) shall be tested at

each temperature extreme.

(d) Each fused joint shall be subject to visual examina-

tion per QF-141.

(e) The fused joints shall be tested using the hydraulic

burst pressure test for pipe specified in QF-142.3.

(f) Failure of any test joint is cause for test failure.

QF-203 LIMITS OF QUALIFIED POSITIONS FORPROCEDURES

Unless otherwise specified by the fusing variables

(QF-250), a procedure qualified in any position shown

in Figure QF-461.2 qualifies for all positions. A fusing op-

erator making and passing the FPS qualification test is

qualified only for the position tested when position is

an essential variable for operator qualification. (See

QF-301.2).

QF-220 STANDARD FUSING PROCEDURESPECIFICATIONS

QF-221 STANDARD BUTT-FUSING PROCEDURESPECIFICATION (SFPS)

QF-221.1 Pipe Butt Fusing of Polyethylene. When

the fusing procedure is limited to the following condi-

tions, procedure qualification testing is not required. If

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QF-221.2 Sidewall Fusing of Polyethylene. When

the fusing procedure is limited to the following condi-

tions, procedure qualification testing is not required. If

the organization deviates from the conditions listed be-

low, procedure qualification testing in accordance with

QF-202.2.1(b) is required.

(a) The pipe material is limited to PE 2708, PE 3608,

and PE 4710.

(b) The sidewall-fusing tool shall be centered on and

secured to the header, and adequately supported.

(c) The mating surfaces of the header and saddle fitting

shall be abraded with a 50- to 60-grit utility cloth or

scraped approximately 0.007 in. (0.178 mm) deep with

a nonsmearing scraping device to remove oxidation and

contamination. After abrading or scraping, the surfaces

shall be cleaned of all dust and residue with a dry, lint-

free, nonsynthetic cloth.

(d) The heater shall be brought to 500°F (260°C) ± 10°F

(5.5°C) and centered on the header beneath the saddle fit-

ting, which shall be immediately pressed against the heat-

er with a heat-fusing force equal to an interfacial pressure

of 60 psi (0.414 MPa) ± 10%, unless otherwise specified

by the manufacturer of the fitting. When an indication

of melt appears on the header at the apex of the saddle,

the pressure shall be reduced to a heat soak pressure

equal to drag pressure, unless otherwise specified by

the manufacturer of the saddle fitting.

(e) The heat soak pressure shall be maintained until a

melt bead of approximately 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) is visible

around the circumference of the fitting, unless a heating

time is specified by the saddle fitting manufacturer.

(f) After the proper bead size is formed (or heating

time is achieved), the heater shall be removed, the fusion

surfaces of the header and saddle fitting shall be uniform

and free of contamination, and the fitting shall be pressed

against the header within the heater plate removal time

specified in Table QF-221.2 and at a fusing force equal

to an interfacial pressure of 30 psi (0.2 MPa) ± 10%.

(g) The fusing force shall be maintained for a minimum

of 5 min for saddle fittings with branch connections 11/4in. (32 mm) and smaller and for a minimum of 10 min

for branch connections 11/2 in. (36 mm) and larger, after

which the pressure may be reduced and the fusing tool

removed.

(h) The assembly should cool a minimum of an addi-

tional 30 min before the plug is cut out of the header or

external forces are applied near the joint.

Table QF-221.2Maximum Heater Plate Removal Time for Pipe-to-Pipe Butt and Sidewall Fusing

Pipe Wall Thickness, in. (mm)

Maximum Heater Plate

Removal Time, sec

Field Applications

0.17 to 0.36 (4 to 9) 8

> 0.36 to 0.55 (> 9 to 14) 10

> 0.55 to 1.18 (> 14 to 30) 15

> 1.18 to 2.5 (> 30 to 64) 20

> 2.5 to 4.5 (> 64 to 114) 25

> 4.5 (> 114) 30

Fabrication Shop

1.18 to 2.5 (30 to 64) 40

> 2.5 to 4.5 (> 64 to 114) 50

> 4.5 (> 114) 60

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(2) For branch connections >/= 3 in. (80 mm) a flexible heat shield shall be placed between the fitting and heater and the fitting shall be pressed against the heater with a heat-fusing force equal to an interfacial pressure of 60 psi (0.414 MPa) +/- 10% unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer of the fitting. When a melt bead is visible on the header all around the heating tool, in a quick continuous motion the initial heat-fusing force is released, the fitting is raised slightly, the flexible heat shield is removed, and the fitting is used to reapply the heat-fusing force against the heater. When a melt bead is visible all around the fitting base, the heating force is quickly reduced to a heat soak pressure equal to drag pressure unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer of the saddle fitting.

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Table QF-256Manual Butt-Fusing Variables Procedure Specification

Polyethylene Pipe Manual Butt Fusing

Paragraph Brief of Variables Essential Nonessential

QF-402

Joints

.1 ϕ Joint type X

.2 ϕ Pipe surface alignment X

QF-403

Material

.1 ϕ PE X

.3 ϕ Wall thickness X

.4 ϕ Cross-sectional area X

QF-404

Position.1 ϕ Position X

QF-405

Thermal

Conditions

.1 ϕ Heater surface temperature X

.3 Decrease in melt bead width X

.4 Increase in heater removal time X

.5 Decrease in cool-down time X

QF-406

Equipment

.1 ϕ Fusing machine manufacturer X

.6 ± Torque measurement X

QF-407

Technique.1 ϕ Shop to field or vice versa X

Table QF-257Fusing Variables Procedure Specification

Polyethylene Sidewall Fusing


QF-402

Joints.6 ϕ Fitting manufacturer X

QF-403

Material

.1 ϕ PE pipe X

.8 ϕ Header pipe diameter X

QF-405

Thermal

Conditions

.1 ϕ Heater temperature X

.2 ϕ Interfacial pressure X

.3 ϕ Melt bead size or time X

.4 ϕ Heater plate removal time X

.5 ϕ Cool-down time X

.9 ϕ Initial heating pressure X

QF-406

Equipment.1 ϕ Fusing machine manufacturer X

QF-407

Technique

.2 ϕ Cleaning agent or method X

.4 ϕ Abrasion method X

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Operators


(a) Butt Fusing

QF-403

Material

.1 ϕ Pipe material

.2 ϕ Pipe diameter

QF-404

Position.1 + Position

QF-406

Equipment.1 ϕ Equipment manufacturer

(b) Electrofusion

QF-402

Joint Type.1 ϕ

Socket to saddle & vice

versa

QF-403

Material

.1 ϕ Pipe material

.2 ϕ Pipe diameter

(c) Sidewall Fusion

QF-403

Material

.1 ϕ Pipe material

.7 ϕ Header diameter

QF-406

Equipment

.1 ϕFusing machine

manufacturer

.7 ϕType of sidewall-fusing

machine

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ARTICLE XXIVPLASTIC FUSING DATA

QF-400 VARIABLES

QF-401 GENERAL

Each fusing variable described in this Article is applic-

able for procedure qualification when referenced in

QF-250 for each specific fusing process. Essential vari-

ables for performance qualification are referenced in

QF-360 for each specific fusing process. A change from

one fusing process to another fusing process requires re-

qualification (e.g. , a change from butt fusing to

electrofusion).

QF-401.1 Fusing Data. The fusing data includes thefusing variables grouped as joints, pipe material, position,

thermal conditions, equipment, and technique.

QF-402 JOINTS

QF-402.1 A change in the type of joint from that qual-

ified, except that a square butt joint qualifies a mitered

joint.

QF-402.2 A change in the pipe O.D. surface misalign-

ment of more than 10% of the wall thickness of the thin-

ner member to be fused.

QF-402.3 Any change in the design of an electrofu-

sion joint that causes a change in any other essential vari-

able of Table QF-254. The configuration of a fitting may

change without impacting those variables, e.g., from a

90-deg elbow to a 45-deg elbow; or from an NPS 2 ×

NPS 8 (DN 50 × DN 200) saddle connection to an NPS 3

× NPS 8 (DN 80 × DN 200) saddle connection.

QF-402.4 An increase in the maximum radial fit-up

gap qualified. This variable may be expressed in terms

of maximum misalignment and out-of-roundness.

QF-402.5 A change from socket-type (full wrap) joint

to saddle-type (partial wrap) joint, and vice versa.

QF-402.6 A change in manufacturer of the sidewall

fitting.

QF-403 MATERIAL

QF-403.1 A change to any pipe material other than

those listed in Table QF-422.

QF-403.2 A change in the pipe diameter beyond the

range qualified in Table QF-452.3.

QF-403.3 A change in the pipe wall thickness beyond

the range qualified. See QF-202.2.1.

QF-403.4 A change in the thickness or cross-

sectional area to be fused beyond the range specified.

QF-403.5 A change in fitting manufacturer.

QF-403.6 A change in nominal pipe (header)

diameter.

QF-403.7 A change in header diameter beyond the

range qualified. Qualification of a saddle design on two

diameters qualifies for all diameters in between.

QF-404 POSITION

QF-404.1 The addition of other fusing positions be-

yond that qualified. See QF-303.1.

QF-405 THERMAL CONDITIONS

QF-405.1 A change in the heater surface temperature

to a value beyond the range qualified in accordance with

QF-202.2.1.

QF-405.2 A change in the interfacial pressure to a

value beyond the range qualified in accordance with

QF-202.2.1.

QF-405.3 A decrease in melt bead size or time from

that qualified.

QF-405.4 An increase in heater plate removal time

from that qualified.

QF-405.5 A decrease in the cool time at pressure


QF-405.6 A change in fusion voltage.

QF-405.7 A change in the nominal fusion time.

QF-405.8 A change in material fusing temperature

beyond the range qualified.

QF-405.9 A change in initial heating pressure beyond

the range qualified in accordance with QF-202.2.1.

QF-406 EQUIPMENT

QF-406.1 A change in the fus ing mach ine

manufacturer.

QF-406.2 A reduction in power source KVA.

QF-406.3 A change in power cord material, length, or

diameter that reduces current at the coil to below the

minimum qualified.

QF-406.4 A change in the manufacturer or model

number of the processor.

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QF-450 PIPE FUSING LIMITS

Table QF-452.3Pipe Fusing Diameter Limits

Size of Test Coupon — IPS [in. (mm)]

Size Qualified — IPS [in. (mm)]

Minimum Maximum

(a) Butt Fusing

Less than 6 [6.625 (168)] None Size tested

6 to less than 8 [6.625 (168) to less than

8.625 (219)]

None Less than 8 [less than 8.625

(219)]

8 to 20 [8.625 (219) to 20 (508)] 8 [8.625 (219)] 20 [20 (508)]

Greater than 20 [greater than 20 (508)] Greater than 20 [greater

than 20 (508)]

Unlimited

(b) Electrofusion

Less than 14 [14 (356)] None Less than 14 [14 (356)]

14 to 24 [14 (356) to 24 (610)] 14 [14 (356)] 24 [24 (610)]

Larger than 24 [24 (610)] 24 [24 (610)] Unlimited

(c) Manual Butt Fusion

Less than or equal to 6 [6.625 (168)] None Size tested

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Branch size to 2-1/2 [2.875 (65)] None 2-1/2 [2.875 (65)] Branch size over 2-1/2 [2.875 (65)] 3 [3.5 (80)] 8 [8.625 (219)]

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Record Information

1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *

16-2022 BPV IX Stds Comm Proposal Revision

Record Description

1. Subject *

SC IX; Revision of AWS A3.0

2. Proposal

Provide feedback to AWS as they prepare the next edition of the AWS Standard A3.0 Standard Welding Terms & Definitions.

3. Explanation *

AWS A3.0 is referenced by ASME Section IX. It is in Section IX's interest to ensure that any new definitions being added to or modified in A3.0 are consistent with the use of those terms in ASME Section IX. Consistency between the two entities will benefit the welding community.

4. Summary of Changes

This will be determined by the end product of the AWS committee.

Project Technical Manager

1. Project Manager *

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BPV IX

7. Sub-Tier Committee BPV IX Italy IWG


09/12/2016 LawsonE 05/09/2019

1. Subject * Section IX; New variables for ESW welding process in QW-251.1.

2. Proposal

Revise table QW-258.1 CRO per markup as shown in C. File Attachments

3. Explanation * QW-251.1 table appears not to consider an important parameter in WO thickness (thk): the flux feed hopper height. By mean of tests an important aspect of WO CRO welding was discovered: the influence of flux feed hopper height on the weld. Changing the amount of flux near the weld area the energy distribution between strip and flux changes; fewer is the flux feed hopper height, much more is the energy absorbed by the strip. Essentially, the energy expended during welding is divided into: energy required to warm the electrode up to its melting temperature, warm the flux to its fusion temperature, flux melting, electrodes melting, heat and melt a part of the base metal, and also energy expended in IR radiation from the molten pool and in other losses. It was calculated that for the applied WPS, approximately 34% of the energy supplied by the welding machine results in melting the electrode strip (overheating weld pool included). Slight changes in variables can promote melting, thus increasing deposition thk (or reducing deposition thk). Finally the wo deposited thk could be calculated applying the following relation: sd = sn x vn / vs [mm] where: sd: wo deposited thk [mm]; sn: strip thk (normally 0.5 mm) [mm]; vn: strip feed speed [mm/1’]; vs: travel speed [mm/1’]. Additional details are reported in the herewith attached report.

4. Summary of Changes Revised table QW-258.1; added new variable QW-410.81

Project Manager * Melfi, Teresa [email protected] 1(216) 383-4743

1. Original Inquirer Contact Information None

2. Project Team Name 3. Project Team Members None Melfi (PM), Moracchioli

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.81 > Flux burden height

add

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QW-410.81 An increase in the flux burden height (e.g. the distance from the base plate to the bottom of the flux hopper).

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Boards Included

None

BPV IX



08/31/2018 NewellW 01/28/2019

B. Record Description 1. Subject * QW-387 Tube-to-Tubesheet Welder and Welding Operator Qualification

2. Proposal See Proposal File

3. Explanation * Review the new QW-387 and other effected sections.

4. Summary of Changes Revise QW-387 c)3) to more clearly address fillet welds and errata in Table QW-387.

Project Manager * Newell, William [email protected] 1(704) 664-0832

2. Project Manager Notes None

1. Original Inquirer Contact Information None

2. Project Team Name 3. Project Team Members None Consonni

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Record No. 18-2213 Proposal R0 28 January 2019 Page 1 of 2 (Note: Ballot 16-1936RC101 passed with an IOU to review QW-387. This proposal addresses

the IOU. Changes underlined. See Record 18-2213 for the Summary of changes. This note is not to be published.])

Current Rules Proposed Rules

QW-387 TUBE-TO-TUBESHEET WELDER AND WELDING OPERATOR QUALIFICATION.

a) When the applicable Code Section requires the use of QW-193 for tube-to-tubesheet demonstration mockup qualification tests, QW-193.2 shall apply.

b) Essential performance qualification variables applicable for each welding process listed in QW-350 shall also be observed in addition to the variables of Table QW-387. A change in the welding process used shall require requalification.

c) If specific qualification test requirements are not specified by the applicable Code Section, welders and welding operators shall be qualified with one of the following methods:

1) a demonstration mockup per the requirements of QW-193.2, except that for welding operators a) the hole pattern does not

need to be duplicated b) the type or model of

equipment is an essential variable.


QW-387 TUBE-TO-TUBESHEET WELDER AND WELDING OPERATOR QUALIFICATION.

a) When the applicable Code Section requires the use of QW-193 for tube-to-tubesheet demonstration mockup qualification tests, QW-193.2 shall apply.

b) Essential performance qualification variables applicable for each welding process listed in QW-350 shall also be observed in addition to the variables of Table QW-387. A change in the welding process used shall require requalification.

c) If specific qualification test requirements are not specified by the applicable Code Section, welders and welding operators shall be qualified with one of the following methods: 1) a demonstration mockup per

the requirements of QW-193.2, except that for welding operators a) the hole pattern does not need to be duplicated b) the type or model of equipment is an essential variable.


3) A fillet weld qualification per the requirements of QW-303.2 when a fillet welded tube-to- tubesheet weld is specified.

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Current Rules Proposed Rules

Table QW-387 Essential Variables for Tube-to-

tubesheet Performance Qualification (welders; all welding processes)


QW-402 Joints

.31 .32

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Ligament size

Joint configuration

QW-403 Base Metals

.16 ϕ Tube diameter

.32 ϕ Tube thickness

QW-404 Filler Metals

.58 + Preplaced filler metal

QW-409 Electrical

.10 > Amperage

Legend:

ϕ Change +Addition or deletion

>Increase

Table QW-387

Essential Variables for Tube-to- tubesheet Performance Qualification

(welders; all welding processes)

Paragraph Brief of Variables QW-402 Joints

.31 < Ligament size

.32 Φ Joint configuration QW-403 Base Metals

.16 Φ Tube diameter

.32 Φ Tube thickness QW-404 Filler Metals

.58 + Preplaced filler metal

QW-409 Electrical

.10 > Amperage

Legend:

ϕ Change +Addition or deletion

>Increase

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Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type *

18-2772 BPV IX Review and Comment Revision



Boards Included

Board on Pressure Technology C&S

BPV IX

7. Sub-Tier Committee

None


11/14/2018 LawsonE 03/09/2020

B. Record Description

1. Subject *

Review of Rules on Qualification of WPSs for Toughness

2. Proposal

Examine inconsistencies in how we qualify WPSs for impact tested applications with the effects of weld bead size and shape effects on toughness

3. Explanation *

Primary issue is the effect of bead size and shape as compared to measurement of heat input and other variables.

4. Summary of Changes

None

Project Manager *

Sperko, [email protected](336) 674-0600

2. Project Manager Notes

None

1. Original Inquirer Contact Information

None

2. Project Team Name 3. Project Team Members

None Bowers, Melfi, Flenner, Newell, Hayes, Consonni, Rice, Roza, Boring, Groves

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Agenda Item: 18-2772 Revision 1

Proposed changes shown in RED. Processes shown are for information only

QW-403.6 The minimum thickness qualified is the thickness of the test coupon (T) or 5/8 inch (16 mm), whichever is less. However, where T is 1/4 inch (6 mm) or less, the minimum thickness qualified is 1/2T. This limitation does not apply when a WPS is qualified with a PWHT above the upper transformation temperature or when an austenitic or P-10H material is solution annealed after welding This variable is not applicable to base metals that are assigned to P-numbers 8, 21 through 26 and 41 through 49.

SMAW, SAW, GMAW, GTAW, PAW

QW-404.7 A change in the nominal diameter of the electrode to over 1/4 inch (6 mm). This limitation does not apply when a WPS is qualified with a PWHT above the upper transformation temperature or when an austenitic or P-10H material is solution annealed after welding

SMAW. (Heat input controls make this variable unnecessary)

QW-406.3 An increase of more than 100°F (55°C) in the maximum interpass temperature from that recorded on the PQR. This limitation does not apply when a WPS is qualified with a PWHT above the upper transformation temperature or when an austenitic or P-10H material is solution annealed after welding SMAW. This variable is not applicable to base metals that are assigned to P-numbers 8, 21 through 26 and 41 through 49.

SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, PAW

QW-407.2 A change in the PWHT (see QW-407.1) temperature and time range requires a PQR. The procedure qualification test shall be subjected to PWHT essentially equivalent to that encountered in fabrication of production welds, including at least 80% of the aggregate times at temperature(s). The PWHT total time(s) at temperature(s) may be applied in one heating cycle. This variable is not applicable to base metals that are assigned to P-numbers 8, 21 through 26 and 41 through 49.

SMAW, SAW, GMAW, GTAW, PAW, ESW, EGW

QW-409.1

An increase For each process, either a change of greater than ±25% in heat input, or an increase from the heat input recorded on the PQR or a change of more than 25% in volume of weld metal deposited per unit

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length of weld over from the volume of weld metal per unit length of weld bead qualified for each process recorded on the PQR. Alternatively, the range of heat input qualified shall be determined by welding one test coupon at the highest heat input or the greatest volume of weld metal per unit length of weld to be used and another at the lowest heat input or the smallest volume of weld metal per unit length of weld to be used. For arc welding, the increase heat input shall be determined by (a), (b), or (c) for nonwaveform controlled welding, or by (b) or (c) for waveform controlled welding. See Nonmandatory Appendix H. For low-power density laser beam welding (LLBW), the increase shall be determined by (d). (a) Heat Input (J/inch)(J/mm) = Voltage X Amperage X 60 Travel Speed (in./min)(J/mm) (b) Volume of weld metal measured by:

(1) an increase in the bead size (width X thickness), or (2) a decrease in the length of weld bead per unit length of electrode

(c) Heat input determined using instantaneous energy or power by (1) for instantaneous energy measurements in joules (J) Heat input [J/in. (J/mm)]

Energy (J) Weld Bead Length [in. (mm)]

(2) for instantaneous power measurements in joules per second (J/s) or Watts (W) Heat input [J/in. (J/mm)]

Power (J/s or W) x arc time (s) Weld Bead Length [in. (mm)]

(d) LLBW Heat input [J/in. (J/mm)] = Power (watts) X 60 Travel Speed (in./min)(J/mm) where Power is the power delivered to the work surface as measured by calorimeter or other suitable methods. The requirement for measuring the heat input or the volume of deposited metal does not apply when the WPS is qualified with a PWHT above the upper transformation temperature or a solution annealed after welding austenitic material or when an austenitic or P-No. 10H material is solution annealed after welding. This variable is not applicable to base metals that are assigned to P-numbers 8, 21 through 26 and 41 through 49.

SMAW, SAW, GMAW, GTAW, PAW, EGW

QW409.4

A change from AC to DC or vice-versa, and in DC welding, a change from electrode positive (straight polarity) to electrode negative (reverse polarity), or vice-versa. This variable is not applicable to base metals that are assigned to P-numbers 8, 21 through 26 and 41 through 49.

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SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW, PAW

QW-410.9 A change from multiple passes per side to single pass per side. This limitation does not apply when a WPS is qualified with a PWHT above the upper transformation temperature or when an austenitic or P-10H material is solution annealed after welding. This variable is not applicable to base metals that are assigned to P-numbers 8, 21 through 26 and 41 through 49.

SMAW, SAW, GMAW, GTAW, PAW, EGW

QW-410.XX When stringer beads are used or when weaving or oscillation is used and the width of the weld bead is not more than 4 times the measured height of the weld bead, the length of the pass shall be used to determine the heat input. If the average width of the beads is greater than 4 times the height of the beads, WPS shall limit the bead width to not less than one-half of that recorded on the PQR. Alternativley, when determining the heat input, the developed length of the transverse distance of the weave (i.e., the linear path of the energy source) shall be used as the length of the weld rather than the length of the pass. When using bead size to determine heat input, the width of the bead shall be measured transverse to the approximate linear path of the heat source. This variable is not applicable to base metals that are assigned to P-numbers 8, 21 through 26 and 41 through 49.

SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW, PAW

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B. Record Description 1. Subject * BPV IX, Revise QG-109.2

2. Proposal

Revise QG-109.2 to make it clear that the welding definitions in AWS A3.0 apply unless Section IX provides a different definition.

3. Explanation * QG-109.2 refers to AWS A3.0 for welding terms and definitions but does not explicitly state that the AWS A3.0 definitions apply unless Section IX provides a different definition. This action clarifies that.

4. Summary of Changes Revise QG-109.2 to make it clear that the welding definitions in AWS A3.0 apply unless Section IX provides a different definition.

Project Manager * Hamtak, Frank [email protected] 1(281) 249-4487

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(f) When a person’s performance qualifications are col-

lectively renewed in accordance with the applicable Part for the joining method, the testing procedures shall follow the rules of this paragraph.

QG-107 OWNERSHIP TRANSFERS

Organizations may maintain effective operational control of PQRs, procedure specifications, and performance qualification records under different ownership than existed during the original procedure qualification. When an organization or some part thereof is acquired by a new owner(s), the PQRs, procedure specifications, and performance qualification records may remain valid for use by the new owner(s) without requalification; and the new owner(s) PQRs, procedure specifications, and performance qualification records become valid for use by the acquired organization, provided all of the following requirements have been met:

(a) The new owner(s) takes responsibility for the procedure specifications and performance qualification records.

(b) The procedure specifications and performance qualification records have been revised to reflect the name of the new owner(s).

(c) The Quality Control System or Quality Assurance Program documents the original source of the PQRs, procedure specifications, and performance qualification records as being from the original qualifying organization.

QG-108 QUALIFICATIONS MADE TO PREVIOUS EDITIONS

Joining procedures, procedure qualifications, and performance qualifications that were made in accordance with Editions and Addenda of this Section as far back as the 1962 Edition may be used in any construction for which the current Edition has been specified.

Joining procedures, procedure qualifications, and performance qualifications that were made in accordance with Editions and Addenda of this Section prior to the 1962 Edition may be used in any construction for which the current Edition has been specified provided the requirements of the 1962 Edition or any later edition have been met.

Procedure specifications, PQRs, and performance qualification records meeting the above requirements do not require amendment to include any variables required by later Editions and Addenda, except as specified in QW-420. Qualification of new procedure specifications for joining processes, and performance qualifications for persons applying them, shall be in accordance with the current Edition of Section IX.

QG-109 DEFINITIONS QG-109.1 GENERAL

Definitions of the more common terms relating to material-joining processes are defined in QG-109.2. There are terms listed that are specific to ASME Section IX and are not presently defined in AWS A3.0. Several definitions have been modified slightly from AWS A3.0 so as to better define the context or intent as used in ASME Section IX. Where definitions are not given in QG-109.2, definitions in AWS 3.0 shall apply.

QG-109.2 DEFINITIONS

arc seam weld: a seam weld made by an arc welding process.

arc spot weld: a spot weld made by an arc welding process.

arc strike: any inadvertent discontinuity resulting from an arc, consisting of any localized remelted metal, heat-affected metal, or change in the surface profile of any metal object. The arc may be caused by arc welding electrodes, magnetic inspection prods, or frayed electrical cable.

arc welding: a group of welding processes wherein coalescence is produced by heating with an arc or arcs, with or without the application of pressure, and with or without the use of filler metal.

as‐brazed: adj. pertaining to the condition of brazements after brazing, prior to any subsequent thermal, mechanical, or chemical treatments.

as‐welded: adj. pertaining to the condition of weld metal, welded joints, and weldments after welding but prior to any subsequent thermal, mechanical, or chemical treatments.

backgouging: the removal of weld metal and base metal from the weld root side of a welded joint to facilitate complete fusion and complete joint penetration upon subsequent welding from that side.

backhand welding: a welding technique in which the welding torch or gun is directed opposite to the progress of welding.

backing: a material placed at the root of a weld joint for the purpose of supporting molten weld metal so as to facilitate complete joint penetration. The material may or may not fuse into the joint. See also retainer.

backing gas: a gas, such as argon, helium, nitrogen, or re- active gas, which is employed to exclude oxygen from the root side (opposite from the welding side) of weld joints.

base metal: the metal or alloy that is welded, brazed, or cut.

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B. Record Description 1. Subject * QG-106.2, Remote Supervision and Control of Welder Qualification Tests

2. Proposal

Evaluate potential rules for remote video monitoring of welder qualification tests.

3. Explanation * BPV IX has recieved several inquiries on remote qualification and feels that it should considered for inclusion in the standard.

4. Summary of Changes QG-106.2, Remote Supervision and Control of Welder Qualification Tests

F. Project Technical Manager 1. Project Manager * Wilson, Andrew [email protected] 1(208)656-5756

2. Project Team Name 3. Project Team Members None TG: Wilson (PM), Sims, Violand, Carter, Pillow

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7. Sub-Tier Committee BPV IX Germany IWG BPV IX SG GR


02/10/2020 ChavdarovP 09/06/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * Section IX QG-101, QW-101, QW-200, QB-200 and QF-200

2. Proposal

Revise QG-101, QW-101, QW-200, QB-200 and QF-200 to allow the preparation of WPS/BPS/FPS and the supporting PQRs by outside organizations

3. Explanation * The intention of this initiative is to revise those paragraphs in Section IX that currently imply preparation of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Brazing Procedure Specifications (BPS), Fusing Procedure Specifications (FPS) and the supporting Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) solely by the certifying organization.

4. Summary of Changes QG-101, QW-101, QW-200.1, QW-200.2, QB-200.1, QB-200.2, QF-200, QF-201.1(b) and QF-201.5 amended to make it clear that use of outside organizations for the preparation of procedure specifications and qualificaiton records is not prohibited.

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PART QGGENERAL REQUIREMENTS

QG-100SCOPE

(a) This Section contains requirements for the qualifi-

cation of welders, welding operators, brazers, brazing op-

erators, plastic fusing operators, and the material joining

processes they use during welding, brazing, and fusing

operations for the construction of components under

the rules of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,

the ASME B31 Codes for Pressure Piping, and other

Codes, standards, and specifications that reference this

Section. This Section is divided into four parts.

(1) Part QG contains general requirements for all

material-joining processes.

(2) Part QW contains requirements for welding.

(3) Part QB contains requirements for brazing.

(4) Part QF contains requirements for plastic fusing.

(b) Whenever the referencing Code, standard, or spec-

ification imposes qualification requirements different

than those given in this Section, the requirements of the

referencing Code, standard, or specification shall take

precedence over the requirements of this Section.

(c) Some of the more common terms relating to mate-

rial joining processes are defined in QG-109. Whenever

the word “pipe” is used, “tube” shall also be applicable.

(d) New editions to Section IX may be used beginning

with the date of issuance and becomes mandatory 6

months after the date of issuance.

(e) Code Cases are permissible and may be used, begin-

ning with the date of approval by ASME. Only Code Cases

that are specifically identified as being applicable to this

Section may be used. At the time a Code Case is applied,

only the latest revision may be used. Code Cases that have

been incorporated into this Section or have been annulled

shall not be used for new qualifications, unless permitted

by the referencing Code. Qualifications using the provi-

sions of a Code Case remain valid after the Code Case is

annulled. The Code Case number shall be listed on the

qualification record(s).

(f) Throughout this Section, references are made to

various non-ASME documents. Unless a specific date is re-

ferenced, the latest edition of the reference document in

effect at the time of performance or procedure qualifica-

tion is to be used.

QG-101 PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

A procedure specification is a written document pro-

viding direction to the person applying the material join-

ing process. Details for the preparation and qualification

of procedure specifications for welding (WPS), brazing

(BPS), and fusing (FPS) are given in the respective Parts

addressing those processes. Procedure specifications

used by an organization (see QG-109.2) having responsi-

bility for operational control of material joining processes

shall have been qualified by that organization, or shall be

a standard procedure specification acceptable under the

rules of the applicable Part for the joining process to be

used. Procedure specifications shall be available for refer-

ence and review at the fabrication site.

Procedure specifications address the conditions (in-

cluding ranges, if any) under which the material joining

process must be performed. These conditions are re-

ferred to in this Section as “variables.” When a procedure

specification is prepared by the organization, it shall ad-

dress, as a minimum, the specific essential and nonessen-

tial variables that are applicable to the material joining

process to be used in production. When the referencing

Code, standard, or specification requires toughness quali-

fication of the material joining procedure, the applicable

supplementary essential variables shall also be addressed

in the procedure specification.

QG-102 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD

The purpose of qualifying the procedure specification is

to demonstrate that the joining process proposed for con-

struction is capable of producing joints having the re-

quired mechanical propert ies for the intended

application. Qualification of the procedure specification

demonstrates the mechanical properties of the joint made

using a joining process, and not the skill of the person

using the joining process.

The procedure qualification record (PQR) documents

what occurred during the production of a procedure qua-

lification test coupon and the results of testing that cou-

pon. As a minimum, the PQR shall document the

essential procedure qualification test variables applied

during production of the test joint, and the results of

the required tests. When toughness testing is required

for qualification of the procedure specification, the applic-

able supplementary essential variables shall be recorded

for each process. The organization shall certify the PQR by

a signature or other means as described in the organiza-

tion’s Quality Control System. The PQR shall be available

for review. A procedure specification may be supported

by one or more PQR(s), and one PQR may be used to sup-

port one or more procedure specification(s).

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ARTICLE IWELDING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

QW-100 SCOPE

The rules in this Part apply to the preparation of Weld-

ing Procedure Specifications (WPS) and the qualification

of welding procedures, welders, and welding operators

for all types of manual and machine welding processes

permitted in this Part. These rules may also be applied, in-

sofar as they are applicable, to other manual or machine

welding processes permitted in other Sections.

QW-101 PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

A WPS used by an organization that will have responsi-

ble operational control of production welding shall be a

WPS that has been qualified by that organization in accor-

dance with Article II, or it shall be an AWS StandardWeld-

ing Procedure Specification (SWPS) listed in Mandatory

Appendix E and adopted by that organization in accor-

dance with Article V.

Both WPSs and SWPSs specify the variables (including

ranges, if any) under which welding must be performed.

These conditions include the base metals that are per-

mitted, the filler metals that must be used (if any), pre-

heat and postweld heat treatment requirements, etc.

When a WPS is to be prepared by the organization, it

must address, as a minimum, the specific variables, both

essential and nonessential, as provided in Article II for

each process to be used in production welding. In addi-

tion, when other Sections of the Code require toughness

qualification of the WPS, the supplementary essential

variables must be addressed in the WPS.

When a variable is outside the scope of a WPS (e.g., the

variable applies to a P-Number not included on the WPS)

or is addressed by another variable (e.g., the AWS Classi-

fication specifies the filler metal product form), that vari-

able need not be specifically addressed on the WPS or

PQRs that support the WPS.

QW-102 PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION

In performance qualification, the basic criterion estab-

lished for welder qualification is to determine the

welder’s ability to deposit sound weld metal. The purpose

of the performance qualification test for the welding op-

erator is to determine the welding operator’s mechanical

ability to operate the welding equipment.

QW-103 RESPONSIBILITY

QW-103.1 Welding. Each organization shall conduct

the tests required in this Section to qualify the welding

procedures used in the construction of the weldments

built under this Code and the performance of welders

and welding operators who apply these procedures.

QW-103.2 Records. Each organization shall maintain

a record of the results obtained in welding procedure and

welder and welding operator performance qualifications.

Refer to recommended Forms in Nonmandatory Appen-

dix B.

QW-110 WELD ORIENTATION

The orientations of welds are illustrated in Figure

QW-461.1 or Figure QW-461.2.

QW-120 TEST POSITIONS FOR GROOVEWELDS

Groove welds may be made in test coupons oriented in

any of the positions in Figure QW-461.3 or Figure

QW-461.4 and as described in the following paragraphs,

except that an angular deviation of ±15 deg from the spe-

cified horizontal and vertical planes, and an angular de-

viation of ±5 deg from the specified inclined plane are

permitted during welding.

QW-121 PLATE POSITIONS

QW-121.1 Flat Position 1G. Plate in a horizontal

plane with the weld metal deposited from above. Refer

to Figure QW-461.3, illustration (a).

QW-121.2 Horizontal Position 2G. Plate in a vertical

plane with the axis of the weld horizontal. Refer to Figure

QW-461.3, illustration (b).

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QW-200 GENERAL

QW-200.1 Each organization shall prepare written

Welding Procedure Specifications that are defined as

follows:

(a) Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). A WPS is a

written qualified welding procedure prepared to provide

direction for making production welds to Code require-

ments. The WPS or other documents may be used to pro-

vide direction to the welder or welding operator to assure

compliance with the Code requirements.

(b) Contents of the WPS. The completed WPS shall de-

scribe all of the essential, nonessential, and, when re-

quired, supplementary essential variables for each

welding process used in the WPS. These variables are

listed for each process in QW-250 and are defined in

Article IV, Welding Data.

The WPS shall reference the supporting Procedure

Qualification Record(s) (PQR) described in QW-200.2.

The organization may include any other information in

the WPS that may be helpful in making a Code weldment.

(c) Changes to the WPS. Changes may be made in the

nonessential variables of a WPS to suit production re-

quirements without requalification provided such

changes are documented with respect to the essential,

nonessential, and, when required, supplementary essen-

tial variables for each process. This may be by amend-

ment to the WPS or by use of a new WPS.

Changes in essential or supplementary essential (when

required) variables require requalification of the WPS

(new or additional PQRs to support the change in essen-

tial or supplementary essential variables).

(d) Format of the WPS. The information required to be

in the WPS may be in any format, written or tabular, to fit

the needs of each organization, as long as every essential,

nonessential, and, when required, supplementary essen-

tial variables outlined in QW-250 is included or

referenced.

Form QW-482 (see Nonmandatory Appendix B) has

been provided as a guide for the WPS. This Form includes

the required data for the SMAW, SAW, GMAW, and GTAW

processes. It is only a guide and does not list all required

data for other processes. It also lists some variables that

do not apply to all processes (e.g., listing shielding gas

which is not required for SAW). The guide does not easily

lend itself to multiple process procedure specification

(e.g., GTAW root with SMAW fill).

QW-200.2 Each organization shall be required to pre-

pare a procedure qualification record which is defined as

follows:

(a) Procedure Qualification Record (PQR). The PQR is a

record of variables recorded during the welding of the

test coupons. It also contains the test results of the tested

specimens. Recorded variables normally fall within a

small range of the actual variables that will be used in

production welding.


ment all essential and, when required, supplementary es-

sential variables of QW-250 for each welding process

used during the welding of the test coupon. Nonessential

or other variables used during the welding of the test cou-

pon may be recorded at the organization's option. All

variables, if recorded, shall be the actual variables (in-

cluding ranges) used during the welding of the test cou-

pon. If variables are not monitored during welding, they

shall not be recorded. It is not intended that the full range

or the extreme of a given range of variables to be used in

production be used during qualification unless required

due to a specific essential or, when required, supplemen-

tary essential variable.

The PQR shall be certified accurate by the organization.

The organization may not subcontract the certification

function. This certification is intended to be the organiza-

tion's verification that the information in the PQR is a true

record of the variables that were used during the welding

of the test coupon and that the resulting tensile, bend, or

macro (as required) test results are in compliance with

Section IX.

One or more combinations of welding processes, filler

metal, and other variables may be used when welding a

test coupon. The approximate thickness of weld metal de-

posited, excluding weld reinforcement, shall be recorded

for each set of essential and, when required, supplemen-

tary essential variables. Weld metal deposited using each

set of variables shall be included in the tension, bend,

toughness, and other mechanical test specimens that

are required.

(c) Changes to the PQR. Changes to the PQR are not per-

mitted except as described below. Editorial corrections or

addenda to the PQR are permitted. An example of an edi-

torial correction is an incorrect P‐Number, F‐Number, or

A‐Number that was assigned to a particular base metal or

filler metal. An example of an addendum would be a

change resulting from a Code change. For example, Sec-

tion IX may assign a new F‐Number to a filler metal or

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QB-200 GENERAL

QB-200.1 Each organization shall prepare written

Brazing Procedure Specifications, which are defined as

follows.

(a) Brazing Procedure Specification (BPS). A BPS is a

written qualified brazing procedure prepared to provide

direction for making production brazes to Code require-

ments. The BPS or other documents may be used to pro-

vide direction to the brazer or brazing operator to assure

compliance with the Code requirements.

(b) Contents of the BPS. The completed BPS shall de-

scribe all of the essential and nonessential variables for

each brazing process used in the BPS. These variables

are listed in QB-250 and are defined in Article XIV, Braz-

ing Data.

The BPS shall reference the supporting Procedure Qua-

lification Record(s) (PQR) described in QB-200.2. The or-

ganization may include any other information in the BPS

that may be helpful in making a Code braze.

(c) Changes to the BPS. Changes may be made in the

nonessential variables of a BPS to suit production re-

quirements without requalification provided such

changes are documented with respect to the essential

and nonessential variables for each process. This may

be by amendment to the BPS or by use of a new BPS.

Changes in essential variables require requalification of

the BPS [new or additional PQRs to support the change in

essential variable(s)].

(d) Format of the BPS. The information required to be

in the BPS may be in any format, written or tabular, to fit

the needs of each organization, as long as every essential

and nonessential variable outlined in QB-250 is included

or referenced.

Form QB-482 (see Nonmandatory Appendix B) has

been provided as a guide for the BPS. It is only a guide

and does not list all required data for all brazing

processes.

QB-200.2 Each organization shall be required to pre-

pare a procedure qualification record, which is defined as

follows.

(a) Procedure Qualification Record (PQR). The PQR is a

record of variables recorded during the brazing of the test

coupons. It also contains the test results of the tested spe-

cimens. Recorded variables normally fall within a small

range of the actual variables that will be used in produc-

tion brazing.


ment all essential variables of QB-250 for each brazing

process used during the brazing of the test coupon. Non-

essential or other variables used during the brazing of the

test coupon may be recorded at the organization’s option.

All variables, if recorded, shall be the actual variables (in-

cluding ranges) used during the brazing of the test cou-

pon. If variables are not monitored during brazing, they

shall not be recorded. It is not intended that the full range

or the extreme of a given range of variables to be used in

production be used during qualification unless required

due to a specific essential variable.

The PQR shall be certified accurate by the organization.

The organization may not subcontract the certification

function. This certification is intended to be the organiza-

tion’s verification that the information in the PQR is a true

record of the variables that were used during the brazing

of the test coupon and that the resulting tensile, bend,

peel, or section (as required) test results are in compli-

ance with Section IX.

(c) Changes to the PQR. Changes to the PQR are not per-

mitted, except as described below. It is a record of what

happened during a particular brazing test. Editorial cor-

rections or addenda to the PQR are permitted. An exam-

ple of an editorial correction is an incorrect P‐Number

or F‐Number that was assigned to a particular base mate-

rial or filler metal. An example of an addendum would be

a change resulting from a Code change. For example, Sec-

tion IX may assign a new F‐Number to a filler material or

adopt a new filler material under an established

F‐Number. This may permit, depending on the particular

construction Code requirements, an organization to use

other filler metals that fall within that particular

F‐Number where, prior to the Code revision, the organiza-

tion was limited to the particular filler metal classification

that was used during qualification. Additional information

can be incorporated into a PQR at a later date provided

the information is substantiated as having been part of

the original qualification condition by lab record or simi-

lar data.

All changes to a PQR require recertification (including

date) by the organization.

(d) Format of the PQR. Form QB-483 (see Nonmanda-

tory Appendix B) has been provided as a guide for the

PQR. The information required to be in the PQR may be

in any format, to fit the needs of each organization, as long

as every essential variable, required by QB-250, is in-

cluded. Also the type of tests, number of tests, and test

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ARTICLE XXIIFUSING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONS

QF-200 GENERAL

Each organization shall prepare written Fusing Proce-

dure Specifications (FPS) or Standard Fusing Specifica-

tions (SFPS or MEFPS) as defined in QF-201 to provide

direction to the fusing operator for making production

fused joints.

QF-201 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION

QF-201.1 Fusing Procedure Specification (FPS)

(a) Fusing Procedure Specification (FPS). A FPS is a writ-

ten fusing procedure that is qualified by an organization

in accordance with the rules of this Section.

(b) Contents of the FPS. The completed FPS shall ad-

dress all of the essential and nonessential variables for

each fusing process used in the FPS. The essential and

nonessential variables for fusing are outlined in Table

QF-254 for butt fusion, Table QF-255 for electrofusion,

and Table QF-256 for manual butt fusion. The organiza-

tion may include any other information in the FPS that

may be helpful in making a fused joint.

(c) Changes. Changes in the documented essential vari-

ables require requalification of the FPS.

QF-201.2 Standard Fusing ProcedureSpecifications

(a) Standard Fusing Procedure Specification (SFPS)

(1) Prerequisites. An SFPS is a fusing procedure spec-

ification that contains acceptable polyethylene (PE) fus-

ing variables based on standard industry practice and

testing as defined in ASTM F2620. An SFPS may be used


qualification.

(2) Contents of the SFPS. The SFPS shall address all of

the essential and nonessential variables listed in Table

QF-254, Table QF-256, or Table QF-257. In addition, the

SFPS shall include all of the conditions listed in

QF-221.1. The organization may include any additional in-

formation in the SFPS that may be helpful in making a

fused joint.


conditions of an SFPS beyond the limits specified in

QF-221.1, QF-221.2, Table QF-254, Table QF-256, or Table

QF-257 shall require the qualification of an FPS.

(b) Manufacturer Qualified Electrofusion Procedure

Specification (MEFPS)

(1) Prerequisites. An MEFPS is an electrofusion pro-

cedure that has been qualified by an electrofusion fitting

manufacturer, based on standard industry practice in ac-

cordance with the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), Technical

Note TN-34 and ASTM F1290, for the electrofusion fitting

manufacturer’s specific electrofusion joint design, and

qualified by the electrofusion fitting manufacturer in ac-

cordance with ASTM F1055 to define the ranges for the

essential variables identified in Table QF-255. An MEFPS

may be used for production by organizations fusing the

same electrofusion fitting manufacturer’s qualified fit-

tings without further qualification.

(2) Contents of the MEFPS. The MEFPS shall address

all essential and nonessential variables listed in Table

QF-255. In addition, the MEFPS shall include all of the

conditions listed in QF-222.1. The manufacturer or con-

tractor may include any additional information in the

MEFPS that may be helpful in making a fused joint.


conditions of an MEFPS beyond the limits specified in

QF-222.1 or Table QF-255 shall require the qualification

of an FPS.

QF-201.3 Format of the FPS, SFPS, or MEFPS. Theinformation required to be included in the FPS, SFPS, or

MEFPS may be in any format, written or tabular, to fit

the needs of each organization, provided all essential

and nonessential variables outlined in QF-250, and the

parameters specified in QF-220 as applicable, are ad-

dressed. Forms QF-482(a), QF-482(b), and QF-483(c)

have been provided as suggested formats for preparing

the FPS, SFPS, or MEFPS.

QF-201.5 Each organization who qualifies their own

FPS shall prepare a procedure qualification record (PQR)

that is defined as follows:

(a) Procedure Qualification Record (PQR). A record of

the range of essential variables documented during the

fusing of the test coupon(s) and the results of the required

visual and mechanical tests performed.


ment the ranges for all essential variables listed in

QF-250 during the fusing of the test coupon(s). Nonessen-

tial variables observed during the fusing of the test cou-

pon may be recorded at the organization’s option.

The PQR shall be certified by the organization to be a

true and accurate record of the variables recorded during

the fusing of the test coupon(s) and the required examina-

tions and tests specified in QF-140.

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02/10/2020

1. Subject * BPV IX, QW-264.1

2. Proposal

None

3. Explanation * Based off of record 19-2316

4. Summary of Changes None

Project Manager *

Boring, Matt [email protected] 1(614)761-6996

2. Project Manager Notes

None

1. Original Inquirer Contact Information

None

2. Project Team Name 3. Project Team Members

None Boring (PM), Carney

4. Subcommittee Item History None

1. Codes Affected by Proposed Revision 2. Related Committee Records

BPVC-IX 19-2316

BPV IX Issued

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BPV IX

7. Sub-Tier Committee BPV IX SG WQ BPV IX Spain IWG


03/02/2020 LawsonE 03/05/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * BPV IX, QW-217 Joining of Clad Materials

2. Proposal

None

3. Explanation * The Spain International Working Group has been working in a proposal for ASME Section IX modification related to paragraph QW-217. More specifically, the discussions have been focused on procedure qualification using composite material when the corrosion resistant layer (cladding or weld overlay) is located at the root area of a single sided weldment. This type of welds are quite usual in the manufacturing of pressure vessels and the SIWG understands that they are not fully covered by the current rules in QW-217 .

4. Summary of Changes BPV IX, QW-217

Project Manager * Villabrille, Francisco Luis [email protected] 34985175705

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BPV IX



06/19/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * BPV IX QG-106.1

2. Proposal

Move paragraph QW-200.2 to QG-106.1 and make it generic so it applies to PQRs for welding, brazing, and fusing.

3. Explanation * QW-200.2 describes the organization's responsibility for certifying the PQR for welding procedure qualifications.. Parts QB and QF have nearly identical statements regarding brazing and fusing PQRs, respectively. Since this requirement applies to all procedure qualifications, it makes sense to put the requirement in QG and delete it from QW, QB, and QF.

4. Summary of Changes Move the verbiage in QW-200.2 into QG-106.1 and make it generic so it applies to welding, brazing, and fusing procedure qualifications. Delete the source verbiage from QW, QB, and QF

Project Manager * Marks, Stacey [email protected] 1(804)306-6571

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1. Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type * 20-1847 BPV IX SG WQ SC Proposal Revision




None



07/28/2020 GilstonP 08/13/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * QW-181.1 Procedure

2. Proposal

Add a sentence to QW-181.1 to permit substitution of a tube or pipe for the horizontal plate in Figure QW-462(a)

3. Explanation * Provide clarification on test coupon acceptability. In certain applications, attachments are longitudinally to tubes using fillet welds. Figures QW-462.4(a) and 462.4(d) do not permit a similar configuration. QW-181.1 which specifically states that test configurations ‘shall’ conform to the figures, and this is further enforced by the statement in this section ‘plate to plate’ in relation to figure QW-462.4(a). As a result, in the instances where longitudinal attachments are made to tubes, procedures have to be qualified as a mockup in accordance with QW-181.1.1. This may require multiple qualifications based on the more restrictive qualification ranges for wall thickness and fillet weld size. This item proposes to add words to QW-181.1 to replace one of the plates with a tube or pipe.

4. Summary of Changes Sentence added to permit substitution of a tube or pipe for the horizontal plate in Figure QW-462(a).

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20-1847 Rev 00

QW-181.1 Fillet Weld Procedure Qualification Test Configuration

Background

In certain applications, attachments are longitudinally to tubes using fillet welds. Figures QW-462.4(a) and 462.4(d) do not permit a similar configuration. QW-181.1 which specifically states that test configurations ‘shall’ conform to the figures, and this is further enforced by the statement in this section ‘plate to plate’ in relation to figure QW-462.4(a). As a result, in the instances where longitudinal attachments are made to tubes, procedures have to be qualified as a mockup in accordance with QW-181.1.1. This may require multiple qualifications based on the more restrictive qualification ranges for wall thickness and fillet weld size.

This item proposes to add words to QW-181.1 to replace one of the plates with a tube or pipe.

Current Wording Proposed Wording QW-181.1 Procedure. The dimensions and preparation of the fillet‐weld test coupon for procedure qualification as required in QW-202 shall conform to the requirements in Figure QW-462.4(a) or Figure QW-462.4(d). The test coupon for plate‐to‐plate shall be cut transversely to provide five test specimen sections, each approximately 2 in. (50 mm) long. For pipe‐to‐plate or pipe‐to‐pipe, the test coupon shall be cut transversely to provide four approximately equal test specimen sections. The test specimens shall be macro‐examined to the requirements ofQW-183.

QW-181.1 Procedure. The dimensions and preparation of the fillet‐weld test coupon for procedure qualification as required in QW-202 shall conform to the requirements in Figure QW-462.4(a) or Figure QW-462.4(d). In Figure QW-462(a) a pipe or tube may be substituted for the horizontal plate. The test coupon for plate‐to‐plate shall be cut transversely to provide five test specimen sections, each approximately 2 in. (50 mm) long. For pipe‐to‐plate or pipe‐to‐pipe, the test coupon shall be cut transversely to provide four approximately equal test specimen sections. The test specimens shall be macro‐examined to the requirements ofQW-183.

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BPV IX



08/11/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * BPV IX - QG-108

2. Proposal

None

3. Explanation * The third paragraph of QG-108 seems to preclude the use of existing PQRs, qualified to an earlier edition of IX, from being used to support a new WPS whose qualification ranges must be based on the essential variable rules of the current edition of IX.

4. Summary of Changes Revise the offending sentence to say something like, "The ranges for essential variables in new WPSs shall be in accordance with the current edition of Section IX."

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Record# 2. Primary Committee Responsible 3. Record Level 4. Record Sub-Type * 20-1950 BPV IX SG GR Review and Comment Revision




BPV IX



08/11/2020 SwezyJ 08/21/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * BPV IX - QG-106.1(c) and QG-106.2(g)

2. Proposal

Revise these paragraphs to permit organizations operating under the auspices of a joint venture to share procedure and performance qualifications.

3. Explanation * Current code rules only permit organizations to share procedure and performance qualifications when operating under a single corporate ownership umbrella. Joint ventures were not considered when these code rules were written. This action revises the cited paragraphs to provide rules for organizations operating under a joint venture agreement to share procedure and performance qualifications.

4. Summary of Changes Revise QG-106.1(c) and QG-106.2(g) to apply the rules for sharing procedure and performance qualifications to organizations operating under a joint venture agreement. A definition is also provided for "joint ventures."

Latest Ballot

Ballot#: Ballot Level: Standards Committee Final Record Status: Review Period Complete Date Opened: 09/24/20 Date Closed:10/15/20 Record Status Date: 10/15/2020 Description: Review and Comment ballot for the following BPV IX record(s): - 20-1950 - "BPV IX - QG-106.1(c) and QG-106.2(g)"

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Comments & Negatives Posted for Ballot#: 20-3101

BowersD (Comment)

Date Posted: 10/02/20 John: I am on board with your proposal. I would edit the definition of joint venture as follows: ".....and procedure and performance qualification activities is assigned to a designated party, organization, or individual OF THOSE ORGANIZATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE JOINT VENTURE'S QUALITY PROGRAM. "

Response: SwezyJ: 10/05/20 This is a good suggestion that will be considered in the next iteration of the proposal.

CampbellRi (Comment) Date Posted: 10/08/20 I really like this proposal as it addresses a need. I do have recommended improvements shown in red on the attached. I believe that bullet lists for QG-106.1(c) and QG-106.2(g) will be better. Also noted that the 1st para should be QC-106.19c). Well done, John.

View Additional Comments File (26KB File) CampbellRi : 08/Oct/20 07:42:05

Response:

SwezyJ: 10/09/20 Thank you for your input and suggestions. They will be considered in preparing the next iteration of this proposal. I am not altogether sure how the committee will feel about allowing a WPS qualified by an organization prior to the formation of a joint venture agreement to be shared freely by all the members of the joint venture. We will discuss this concept and consider it. I like your suggestion that a joint venture can't exist solely for sharing procedures and welders. I think it should be focused on completing one or a series of projects under the rules of one of the construction codes.

GingrichS (Comment) Date Posted: 10/03/20 Really not sure why Section IX is venturing into this area since appears to be more of a legal issue than a code issue. The Joint Venture part is not clear enough. Does the Joint Venture just include 2 or more organizations that enter into a legal agreement and they remain separate companies or do they create a 3rd organization none of which has any ownership in the others? The word "auspices" should be replaced with "guidance" just to make it easier to read. In the "Joint Venture" definition the word "methods" should be deleted or replaced with "operations".

Response: SwezyJ: 10/05/20 This issue keeps popping up in interpretation requests, so we felt it was time to start the process of trying to address it. We want to be as inclusive as possible with the definition since there are many different forms that a joint venture could take. Your suggestions will be considered as we move toward the next iteration of this proposal.

HayesK (Comment) Date Posted: 10/11/20 Mr. Swezy, Thank you for addressing a long standing need and support the submitted comments.

Response: SwezyJ: 10/12/20 Thank You!

HerreraJ (Comment) Date Posted: 09/28/20 Simplifying access to the use of the code is always a positive measure. However, I understand that when it comes to legal liability, one should be sure that a joint venture covers the shared liability aspects, in the same way as a partnership corporation. I believe that the analysis of a lawyer in this regard is

Response: SwezyJ: 09/28/20 You make good points, but please keep in mind that we are not trying to define legal liability. We are merely trying to define where responsibility for code compliance may be assigned under differing circumstances. For welding qualification, legal liability does not really come into play. The ultimate legal liability rests with the organization certifying a

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essential for the correct drafting and application of this extension of the paragraph.

piece of equipment as having met all of the construction code requirements and accepting responsibility for structural and pressure integrity.

MohrN (Comment) Date Posted: 09/29/20 Minor comment that for procedure qualification it should be QG-106.1(c) and not QG-106.2(c). I believe the intent is that joint ventures can only use procedures and performance qualifications completed during the joint venture. Anything done by respective organizations outside of joint venture cannot be used by the parties in the joint venture (i.e. you wouldn't be able to just add another organization to the joint venture and get every single PQR and WPQs done prior to the joint venture). I tend to be okay with this exclusion. If that is indeed the intent, my suggestion would be to consider the following: Suggestions: "Procedure qualifications performed under the auspices of a joint venture agreement are acceptable for use by the parties within the joint venture agreement. Procedure qualifications completed by the organizations prior to or after the joint venture agreement are not acceptable for use by the joint venture." "Performance qualifications performed under the auspices of a joint venture agreement are acceptable for use by the parties within the joint venture agreement. Performance qualifications completed by the organizations prior to or after the joint venture agreement are not acceptable for use by the joint venture." For the definition, maybe consider adding at the end "within the joint venture".

Response: SwezyJ: 09/30/20 Good suggestions that will be considered when preparing subsequent iterations of this proposal.

NewellW (Comment) Date Posted: 09/24/20 I approve this action. However, I would suggest that we consider an alternate word for "auspices". For example, in Korean, one of the translated meanings for the noun is "New Years Day". There doesn't seem to be a problem with the Romantic languages, though.

Response: SwezyJ: 09/25/20 Thank you for your support, and your enlightenment of the Korean language! This is a first draft attempt at putting some words to paper for this issue and I am sure we will see a lot of massaging before we send it to the publisher.

PeetzD (Comment) Date Posted: 09/28/20 I can accept the para changes to QG-106 but I see a problem with the definition of Joint Venture. subcontracting "to a designated party, organization, or individual." If it was limited to "organization" i could be receptive, but when delegating to a "designated party" or "individual", I have a problem This will be read to mean the Joint Venture can use a non certificate holder or other non-

Response: SwezyJ: 09/28/20 Based on the definition of "organization" given in QG-109, I believe your suggestion has some merit. I would suggest using the phrase "activities is assumed by a designated organization." at the end of the definition. We must remember that not all "organizations" conducting joining activities addressed by Section IX are ASME Certificate Holders.

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organization as long as it is described within the Quality System how they do it. I am not sure an Organization can subcontract to a non-certificate holder for Code work.

Follow-Up Response: Date Posted: 10/14/20

PeetzD: 10/14/20 I agree with our statement that not all Organizations are ASME certificate holders. I accept your proposal also but my vote is only a comment, not a negative.

PischkeM (Comment) Date Posted: 10/05/20 I am generally in agreement with your proposal, but I think we need to consider and discuss the concept of temporary versus permanent arrangements between companies. The "permanent" relationships are fairly clean, but the temporary relationships are much more complicated and messy! Some of these temporary relationships can become permanent, while others are prone to abuse of Code rules. I think we are moving in the right direction to address the current industry, we just need to make sure we consider all variations and implications of these rules.

Response: SwezyJ: 10/05/20 We are trying to be as inclusive as possible with the definition since there are many different forms that a joint venture could take. Your comments will be considered as we move toward the next iteration of this proposal.

RiceM (Comment) Date Posted: 10/12/20 The action I see is the recognition in Section IX of joint ventures and the PQRs and WPQs generated within the joint venture. I agree with the comments to change the word "auspices".

Response: SwezyJ: 10/12/20 Thank You.

SwezyJ (Comment) Date Posted: 09/30/20 Recommend deleting "the auspices of" fro the proposed text. It does not enhance the meaning or intent and may serve to confuse code users.

Response: SwezyJ: 09/30/20 Agreed.

WegenerS (Comment) Date Posted: 09/25/20 When the phrase „or a Joint-Venture“ is added in QG-106.2(c) and QG-106.2(g), then there is no need to insert the proposed additional sentences, provided the definition of “Joint-Venture” in QG-109.2 is exact. The proposed wording for the definition of “joint venture” in QG-109.2 is not detailed enough since any type of contract between two or more organizations would fit that definition. In addition to that, the “operational control of the material joining methods” (note: this wording would also include bolted joints) usually rests with each manufacturer. Within organizations under the same corporate ownership it would be unusual that one of these companies is going to specify the joining methods for all other companies within the same corporate ownership. For the definition of “joint venture” in QG-109.2 I would propose the following wording: “ joint venture:, as used in this Section, a joint venture is a legal business entity created by two or more parties, generally characterized by shared ownership, shared returns and risks, and shared governance. Within the joint venture, the responsibility for effective operational control of procedure qualifications and performance qualifications is assigned to a designated party, organization, or individual, where the designated party, organization, or individual shall be within the joint venture.”

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Follow-Up Response: Date Posted: 09/25/20

WegenerS: 09/25/20 The more specific and exact a definition is, the easier it is for all partie to understand it the same way. A "weak" definition would give room for misinterpretations and the need for Code interpretations. I just like to point out, that the prposed wording of Ballot # 20-3101 would allow to simply contract another organization for qualification of welding procedures and welders when the contract simply is declared a "joint venture". I would assume that lots of companies would be happy to have the possibility to just "purchase" qualification of welding procedures and welders with other organizations. But I think this is not the intend of the Code. In order to avoid loopholes, which would definitely be exploited by some companies, and to avoid misunderstandings and mistinterpretations, I would strongly recommend to include a clear and detailed definition of the term "joint venture".

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20-1950: Proposal for addressing Joint Venture agreements QG-106.2(c) (c) If the effective operational control of procedure qualifications for two or more companies of different names exists under the same corporate ownership or a joint venture, the companies involved shall describe in their Quality Control System or Quality Assurance Program the operational control of procedure qualifications. In this case, separate procedure qualifications are not required, provided all other requirements of this Section are met. QG-106.2(g) (g) If effective operational control of performance qualifications for two or more companies of different names exists under the same corporate ownership or a joint venture, the companies involved shall describe in their Quality Control System or Quality Assurance Program, the operational control of performance qualifications. In this case, requalification of persons working within the companies of such an organization are not required, provided all other requirements of this Section are met.

QG-109.2

joint penetration: the distance the weld metal extends from the weld face into a joint, exclusive of weld reinforcement. keyhole welding: a technique in which a concentrated heat source penetrates partially or completely through a workpiece, forming a hole (keyhole) at the leading edge of the weld pool. As the heat source progresses, the molten metal fills in behind the hole to form the weld bead.

Insert the following definition: joint venture: as used in this Section, a joint venture is a legal agreement between two or more organizations where the responsibility for operational control of the material joining methods and procedure and performance qualification activities is assigned to a designated party, organization, or individual.

Add the phrase “or a joint venture”

Insert the following sentences: Procedure qualifications performed under the auspices of a joint venture agreement are acceptable for use by the parties within the joint venture agreement. Procedure qualifications completed outside the auspices of a joint venture agreement are not acceptable for use by other organizations.

Add the phrase “or a joint venture”

Insert the following sentences: Performance qualifications performed under the auspices of a joint venture agreement are acceptable for use by the parties within the joint venture agreement. Performance qualifications completed outside the auspices of a joint venture agreement are not acceptable for use by other organizations.

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BPV IX



08/11/2020 SturgillP 10/25/2020

1. Subject * BPV IX - QG-106

2. Proposal

Revise QG-106 to allow organizations to subcontract the supervision and control of qualification activities under a specific set of rules.

3. Explanation * Section IX states that the supervision and control of qualification activities may not be subcontracted to another organization - a statement that is supported by numerous interpretations. It does not explicitly prohibit the subcontracting of this function to individuals. With the new rules in QG-106 providing requirements for the qualification of individuals who provide this supervision and control, it is now reasonable to allow the function to be subcontracted to an individual, provided that the individual meets the qualification requirements of QG-106. Concerns have been expressed that this proposal will eliminate any need for organizations that weld to maintain in-house welding expertise. Organizations that have in-house welding expertise are not going to suddenly eliminate those positions. Those organizations charge more for their engineering competence because they operate at a higher level of competence. That will not change. This action does give organizations who do not have that expertise the ability to retain it as needed. Another objection to this is the concern that welding expertise obtained during procedure qualification may no longer be available to that organization when they do production welding. This situation already exists and has existed for some time as explained in the examples below. (1) Consider the fact that Section IX allows the use of SWPSs. An organization is only required to have one welder on his staff make a successful weld (tested only by RT or bend testing) using a permitted SWPS, after which any welder on the staff may use that SWPS or a similar one. The expertise used to qualify that SWPS is nowhere to be found in that organization's staff. (2) Consider the rules of QG-107 that allow one organization to buy another organization and use the procedure specifications qualified by the purchased organization. The purchasing organization is not required to have ANY welding expertise related to the procedure specifications qualified by the purchased organization, yet they are free to use those procedure specifications in production. In fact, that is one of the primary reasons why one organization will often purchase another organization, simply to acquire their procedure specifications. (3) The rules of QG-108 that allow procedure specifications qualified as far back as 1962 to be used for current construction. Certainly the welding expertise that existed at that organization in 1965 may not even be on the planet for current construction activities. (4) The recently passed revision to allow group qualification of welding procedures. Any organization involved in the group qualification is permitted to use the procedure as qualified. There are no conditions attached to this to require an organization who wants to use the procedure to have any welding expertise associated with the individual who is joining the qualification coupon.

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QG-103 PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATIONThe purpose of qualifying the person who will use a

joining process is to demonstrate that person’s ability toproduce a sound joint when using a procedurespecification.

QG-104 PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATIONRECORD

The performance qualification record documents whatoccurred during the production of a test coupon by a per-son using one or more joining processes following an or-ganization’s procedure specification. As a minimum, therecord shall document(a) the essential variables for each process used to pro-

duce the test coupon(b) the ranges of variables qualified as required by the

applicable part (see QW-301.4, QB-301.4, and QF-301.4)(c) the results of the required testing and nondestruc-

tive examinations(d) the identification of the procedure specification(s)

followed during the testThe organization shall state on the record that the per-

formance qualification test was conducted in accordancewith the requirements of this Section, and certify the re-cord by a signature or other means as described in the or-ganization ’s Quality Control System. Performancequalification records shall be available for review.

QG-105 VARIABLESQG-105.1 Essential Variables (Procedure). Essential

variables are conditions in which a change, as describedin the specific variables, is considered to affect the me-chanical properties (other than toughness) of the joint.Before using a procedure specification whose essentialvariables have been revised and fall outside their quali-fied range, the procedure specification must be requali-fied. Procedure qualification records may be changedwhen a procedure qualification test supporting thechange has been completed, or when an editorial revisionis necessary to correct an error, as permitted by the rulesof the Part applicable to the material-joining process.

QG-105.2 Essential Variables (Performance). Essen-tial variables are conditions in which a change, as de-scribed in the specific variable list, will affect the abilityof the person to produce a sound joint.

QG-105.3 Supplementary Essential Variables. Sup-plementary essential variables are conditions in which achange will affect the toughness properties of the joint,heat-affected zone, or base material. Supplementary es-sential variables become additional essential variablesin situations where procedure qualifications requiretoughness testing. When procedure qualification doesnot require the addition of toughness testing, supplemen-tary essential variables are not applicable. See QW-401.1.

QG-105.4 Nonessential Variables. Nonessentialvariables are conditions in which a change, as describedin the specific variables, is not considered to affect themechanical properties of the joint. These variables shallbe addressed in the procedure specification, as requiredby QG-101.A procedure specification may be editorially revised to

change a nonessential variable to fall outside of its pre-viously listed range, but does not require requalificationof the procedure specification.

QG-105.5 Special Process Variables. Special processvariables are conditions that apply only to special pro-cesses that are described in the Part that addresses thoseprocesses. When these special processes are used, onlythe applicable special process variables shall apply.

QG-105.6 Applicability. The applicable essential,supplementary essential, nonessential, and special pro-cess variables for a specific joining process are given inthe Part addressing that joining process.

QG-106 ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITYPersonnel performing supervisory activities specified

in this Section shall(a) be designated by the organization with responsibil-

ity for certifying qualification documents.(b) have a satisfactory level of competence in accor-

dance with the organization’s quality program. As a mini-mum, they shall be qualified by education, experience, ortraining in the following areas:

(1) knowledge of the requirements of this Section forthe qualification of procedures and/or joining personnel

(2) knowledge of the organization’s quality program(3) the scope, complexity, or special nature of the ac-

tivities to which oversight is to be provided(c) have a record, maintained by the organization, con-

taining objective evidence of the qualifications, training,or experience.

QG-106.1 Procedure Qualifications. Each organiza-tion is responsible for conducting the tests required bythis Section to qualify the procedures that are used inthe construction of components under the rules of theCodes, standards, and specifications that reference thisSection.(a) The personnel who produce test joints for proce-

dure qualification shall be under the full supervisionand control of the qualifying organization during the pro-duction of these test joints. The persons producing testjoints for the qualification of procedures shall be eitherdirect employees or shall be personally engaged by con-tract for material-joining services.(b) Production of qualification test joints under the

supervision and control of another organization is notpermitted. However, it is permitted to subcontract anyor all of the work necessary for preparing the materialsto be joined, the subsequent work for preparing test spe-c imens from the completed test jo int , and the

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performance of nondestructive examination and mechan-ical tests, provided the organization accepts full responsi-bility for any such work.

(c) If the effective operational control of procedurequalifications for two or more companies of differentnames exists under the same corporate ownership, thecompanies involved shall describe in their Quality ControlSystem or Quality Assurance Program the operationalcontrol of procedure qualifications. In this case, separateprocedure qualifications are not required, provided allother requirements of this Section are met.

QG-106.2 Performance Qualifications. Each organi-zation is responsible for the supervision and control ofmaterial joining performed by persons for whom theyhave operational responsibility and control. The organi-zation shall conduct the tests required by this Section toqualify the performance of those persons with each join-ing process they will use for the construction of compo-nents under the rules of the Codes, standards, andspecifications that reference this Section. This require-ment ensures that the qualifying organization has deter-mined that the personnel using its procedures arecapable of achieving the minimum requirements specifiedfor an acceptable joint. This responsibility cannot be dele-gated to another organization.

(a) The personnel who produce test joints for perfor-mance qualification shall be tested under the full supervi-sion and control of the qualifying organization.

(b) The performance qualification test shall be per-formed following either a qualified procedure specifica-tion or a standard procedure specification acceptableunder the rules of the applicable Part for the joining pro-cess. The Part addressing any specific joining process mayexempt a portion of the procedure specification frombeing followed during production of the performancequalification test coupon.

(c) Production of test joints under the supervision andcontrol of another organization is not permitted. It is per-mitted to subcontract any or all of the work necessary forpreparing the materials to be joined in the test joint, andthe subsequent work for preparing test specimens fromthe completed test joint, and the performance of nondes-tructive examination and mechanical tests, provided theorganization accepts full responsibility for any such work.

(d) The performance qualification test may be termi-nated at any stage, whenever it becomes apparent tothe supervisor conducting the tests that the person beingtested does not have the required skill to produce satis-factory results.

(e) When a procedure qualification test coupon hasbeen tested and found acceptable, the person who pre-pared the test coupon is also qualified for the joining pro-cess used, within the ranges specified for performancequalification for the applicable process(es).

(f) Persons who are successfully qualified shall be as-signed an identifying number, letter, or symbol by the or-ganization, which shall be used to identify their work.

(g) If effective operational control of performance qua-lifications for two or more companies of different namesexists under the same corporate ownership, the compa-nies involved shall describe in their Quality Control Sys-tem or Quality Assurance Program, the operationalcontrol of performance qualifications. In this case, requa-lification of persons working within the companies ofsuch an organization are not required, provided all otherrequirements of this Section are met.

QG-106.3 Simultaneous Performance Qualifica-tions. Organizations may participate in an association tocollectively qualify the performance of one or more per-sons for material-joining processes simultaneously andmay share performance qualification information withother participating organizations within the association.When simultaneous performance qualifications are con-ducted, each participating organization shall be repre-sented by an employee with designated responsibilityfor performance qualifications.

(a) The essential variables of the procedure specifica-tions to be followed during simultaneous performancequalifications shall be compared by the participating or-ganizations, and shall be identical, except as otherwiseprovided in the Part addressing the specific joining meth-od. The qualified thickness ranges need not be identicalbut shall include the test coupon thickness.

(b) Alternatively, the participating organizations shallagree to follow a single procedure specification that hasbeen reviewed and accepted by each participating organi-zation. Each participating organization shall have a sup-porting PQR or shall have accepted responsibility forusing a standard procedure specification having a rangeof variables consistent with those to be followed duringthe performance qualification test, in accordance withthe applicable Part for the jointing method.

(c) Each participating organization’s representativeshall

(1) positively identify the person whose performanceis to be tested

(2) verify the markings on the test coupon corre-spond to the person’s identification

(3) verify that the positional orientation markings onthe test coupon reflect the test position of the coupon asrequired to identify the location of test specimen removal

(4) perform a visual examination of each completedtest coupon and each test specimen to determine itsacceptability

(-a) When the test coupon(s) is prepared and thetest specimens are mechanically tested by an indepen-dent laboratory, the laboratory's report may be used asthe basis for accepting the test methods and their results.

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BPV IX



08/18/2020 WilsonAn 09/04/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * Modification of variable QW-410.7 related to ESW, EGW and EBW.

2. Proposal

None

3. Explanation * Resolve a possible conflict between ESW and EGW in the usage of QW-410.7.

4. Summary of Changes None

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BPV IX

7. Sub-Tier Committee BPV IX Italy IWG BPV IX SG WQ


10/15/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * BPV IX QW-409.26 Heat Input for weaving and oscillation

2. Proposal

Add verbiage to QW-409.26 to address weave beads & oscillation.

3. Explanation * QW-409.26 already requires taking into consideration the with of the strip while evaluating the heat input. The proposal file suggests using the same approach when welding with oscillation/weaving technique. This sentence is added to avoid to consider this change when the weaving or the oscillation is comparable with the electrode or filler metal size: “When using weave beads or oscillation that forms beads that are more than five times the width of the filler metal or electrode or more than 15 mm”. See background file for more information.

4. Summary of Changes New verbiage added to QW-409.26

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BPVC Section IX 2019 Edition Record Number: 20-TBDweaving Proposed Changes Revision 1

Date September 06, 2020 Page 1 of 1

PRPOSED CHANGES BPV Section IX

QW-409.26 Heat Input for weaving and oscillation

CURRENT PROPOSED

QW-409.26 For the first layer only, an increase

in heat input of more than 10% or an increase in volume of weld metal deposited per unit length of weld of more than 10%. The increase shall be determined by the methods of QW-409.1.

When using strip filler metal, the heat input shall be calculated as follows:

QW-409.26 For the first layer only, an increase

in heat input of more than 10% or an increase in volume of weld metal deposited per unit length of weld of more than 10%. The increase shall be determined by the methods of QW-409.1.

When using strip filler metal, the heat input shall be calculated as follows:

When using weave beads or oscillation that forms beads that are more than five times the width of the filler metal or electrode or more than 15 mm, the heat input shall be calculated as follows:

Heat input [J/in.2 (J/mm2)] = Voltage x Amperage x 60 / Travel Speed [in/min (mm/min)] x bead width [in. (mm)] or

Energy (J) / weld bead length [in. (mm)] x bead width [in. (mm)] or

Power …

NOTE:

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7. Sub-Tier Committee BPV IX SG PF


10/26/2020 O'SullivanJ 10/28/2020

B. Record Description 1. Subject * **INTENT INTERPRETATION** ASME BPV IX Part QF "initial heating interfacial pressure"

2. Proposal

1) Question: Is it the intent that the term "initial heating pressure" in QF-405.9, Tables QF-254 and QF-257, and Forms QF-482(c) and QF-483(c) means "initial heating interfacial pressure?" Reply: Yes 2) Question: Should the definition of "initial heating interfacial pressure" be added to QG-109.2? Reply: Yes Revision: Revise various terms throughout Part QF to read "initial heating interfacial pressure".

3. Explanation * Various terms used in Part QF relating to initial heating pressure are inconsistent. "Initial heating pressure" could be misinterpreted to mean machine fusing gauge pressure during initial heating, which is incorrect. The terms should be revised to read "initial heating interfacial pressure," and the definition of the common term needs to be added to QG-109.2.

4. Summary of Changes Revised Tables QF-254 and -257, QF-405.9, and Forms QF-482(c) and QF-483(c) in BPV IX Part QF for consistency in use of the term "initial heating interfacial pressure." Added definition of "initial heating interfacial pressure" to QG-109.2. Also corrected previous omissions of "sidewall-fusing" in pertinent definitions in QG-109.2.

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flux cover: metal bath dip brazing and dip soldering. A

layer of molten flux over the molten filler metal bath.

flux, active (SAW): a flux from which the amount of ele-

ments deposited in the weld metal is dependent upon

the welding parameters, primarily arc voltage.

flux, alloy (SAW): a flux which provides alloying elements

in the weld metal deposit.

flux, neutral (SAW): a flux which will not cause a signifi-

cant change in the weld metal composition when there

is a large change in the arc voltage.

forehand welding: a welding technique in which the weld-

ing torch or gun is directed toward the progress of

welding.

frequency: the completed number of cycles which the os-

cillating head makes in 1 min or other specified time

increment.

fr ict ional resistance in the butt-fusing machine :

force-opposing movement due to friction in the mechan-

ism of the fusing machine.

fuel gas: a gas such as acetylene, natural gas, hydrogen,

propane, stabilized methylacetylene propadiene, and

other fuels normally used with oxygen in one of the oxy-

fuel processes and for heating.

fused spray deposit (thermal spraying): a self‐fluxing ther-

mal spray deposit which is subsequently heated to coales-

cence within itself and with the substrate.

fusing: the coalescence of two plastic members by the

combination of controlled heating and the application of

pressure approximately normal to the interface between

them.

fusing gauge pressure: the hydraulic gauge pressure to be

observed by the fusing operator when butt-fusing poly-

ethylene (PE) pipe ends. This is the sum of the theoretical

fusing pressure plus the drag pressure.

fusing operator: person trained and qualified to carry out

fusing of polyethylene (PE) pipes and/or fittings using a

butt-fusing procedure or electrofusion procedure with

applicable equipment.

fusing procedure specification: a document providing in

detail the required variables for the fusing process to en-

sure repeatability in the fusing procedure. This generic

term includes fusing procedure specifications qualified

by testing (FPS), as well as standard butt-fusing proce-

dure specifications (SFPS) or manufacturer qualified elec-

trofusion procedure specifications (MEFPS).

fusion (fusion welding): the melting together of filler metal

and base metal, or of base metal only, to produce a weld.

fusion face: a surface of the base metal that will be melted

during welding.

fusion line: a non‐standard term for weld interface.

gas backing: see backing gas.

globular transfer (arc welding): a type of metal transfer in

which molten filler metal is transferred across the arc in

large droplets.

groove weld: a weld made in a groove formed within a sin-

gle member or in the groove between two members to be

joined. The standard types of groove weld are as follows:

(a) square groove weld

(b) single‐Vee groove weld

(c) single‐bevel groove weld

(d) single‐U groove weld

(e) single‐J groove weld

(f) single‐flare‐bevel groove weld

(g) single‐flare‐Vee groove weld

(h) double‐Vee groove weld

(i) double‐bevel groove weld

(j) double‐U groove weld

(k) double‐J groove weld

(l) double‐flare‐bevel groove weld

(m) double‐flare‐Vee groove weld

header: pipe used as a central connection or a manifold

for other piping runs.

heat soak cycle: the portion of the butt-fusing procedure

where heat is allowed to soak into the pipes or fittings

after the bead-up cycle is complete. The heat soak cycle

begins by reducing the pressure to that required to main-

tain contact with the heater surfaces without force. The

pipe ends continue heating until the minimum heat soak

time is completed for the pipe wall being joined and the

minimum bead size is attained per the standard

procedure.

heat soak time: the time required to complete the butt-

fusing heat soak cycle.

heater removal (dwell) time: period of time during butt-

fusing from the separation of the pipe or fitting ends from

the heater surface, removal of the heater, and closure of

the carriage to bring the molten pipe or fitting ends

together.

heater temperature: measured temperature on the sur-

face of the heater where the pipe or fitting cross section

makes contact during butt fusing.

heat‐affected zone: that portion of the base metal which

has not been melted, but whose mechanical properties

or microstructures have been altered by the heat of weld-

ing or cutting.

instantaneous energy: as used for waveform controlled

welding, the determination of total energy during a time

period using the product of current and voltage measure-

ments made at rapid intervals that capture brief changes

in the welding waveform.

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instantaneous power: as used for waveform controlled

welding, the determination of average power using the

product of current and voltage measurements made at ra-

pid intervals that capture brief changes in the welding

waveform.

interfacial pressure: the amount of force per pipe joint

area required to make an approved butt-fusing joint. This

is used to calculate the fusing machine gauge pressure.

The interfacial pressure is often expressed as a range [ex-

ample: 60 psi to 90 psi (400 kPa to 600 kPa)], and the

common practice is to use the mid-range [example:

75 psi (505 kPa) when making these calculations.

interpass temperature: the highest temperature in the

weld joint immediately prior to welding, or in the case

of multiple pass welds, the highest temperature in the

section of the previously deposited weld metal, immedi-

ately before the next pass is started.

joint: the junction of members or the edges of members

which are to be joined or have been joined.

joint penetration: the distance the weld metal extends

from the weld face into a joint, exclusive of weld

reinforcement.

keyhole welding: a technique in which a concentrated heat

source penetrates partially or completely through a work-

piece, forming a hole (keyhole) at the leading edge of the

weld pool. As the heat source progresses, the molten me-

tal fills in behind the hole to form the weld bead.

lap joint: a joint between two overlapping members in

parallel planes.

lap or overlap: the distance measured between the edges

of two plates when overlapping to form the joint.

layer: a stratum of weld metal consisting of one or more

beads. See Figures QG-109.2.1 and QG-109.2.2.

lower transformation temperature: the temperature at

which austenite begins to form during heating.

macro‐examination: the process of observing a specimen

cross‐section by the unaided eye, or at a specified low

magnification, with or without the use of smoothing and

etching.

Manufacturer Qualified Electrofusion Procedure Specifica-

tion (MEFPS): an electrofusion fusing procedure specifica-

tion developed by an electrofusion fitting manufacturer

based on standard industry practice in accordance with

the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) Technical Note TN-34

and ASTM F1290, for the electrofusion fitting manufac-

turer’s specific electrofusion joint design, and qualified

by the electrofusion fitting manufacturer in accordance

with ASTM F1055 to define the ranges for the essential

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qualification.

melt bead size: the width of a bead formed at the interface

between the pipe end and the heater surface during the

butt-fusing heating cycle.

melt‐in: a technique of welding in which the intensity of a

concentrated heat source is so adjusted that a weld pass

can be produced from filler metal added to the molten

weld metal.

metal transfer mode (gas metal-arc welding): the manner

in which molten metal travels from the end of a consum-

able electrode to the workpiece. See also short-circuiting

transfer (gas metal‐arc welding); pulsed power welding;

globular transfer (arc welding); pulsed spray welding;

and spray transfer (arc welding).

nugget: the volume of weld metal formed in a spot, seam,

or projection weld.

organization: as used in this Section, an organization is a

manufacturer, contractor, assembler, installer, or some

other single or combined entity having responsibility

for operational control of the material-joining methods

used in the construction of components in accordance

with the codes, standards, and specifications which refer-

ence this Section.

oscillation: for a machine or automatic process, an alter-

nating motion relative to the direction of travel of weld-

ing, brazing, or thermal spray device. See alsoweave bead.

overlay: a non‐standard term, used in Section IX, for sur-

facing. See also hard‐facing and corrosion‐resistant

overlay.

overlay, corrosion‐resistant weld metal: deposition of one

or more layers of weld metal to the surface of a base ma-

terial in an effort to improve the corrosion resistance

properties of the surface. This would be applied at a level

above the minimum design thickness as a nonstructural

component of the overall wall thickness.

overlay, hard‐facing weld metal: deposition of one or more

layers of weld metal to the surface of a material in an ef-

fort to improve the wear resistance properties of the sur-

face. This would be applied at a level above the minimum

design thickness as a nonstructural component of the

overall wall thickness.

pass: a single progression of a welding or surfacing opera-

tion along a joint, weld deposit, or substrate. The result of

a pass is a weld bead or layer.

pass, cover: a final or cap pass(es) on the face of a weld.

pass, wash: pass to correct minor surface aberrations

and/or prepare the surface for nondestructive testing.

peel test: a destructive method of testing that mechani-

cally separates a lap joint by peeling.

peening: the mechanical working of metals using impact

blows.

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Polyethylene Electrofusion


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.4 ϕ Fit-up gap X

QF-403

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.1 ϕ PE Pipe X

.4 ϕ Pipe wall thickness X

.5 ϕ Fitting manufacturer X

.6 ϕ Pipe diameter X

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.7 ϕ Nominal fusion time X

.8 ϕ Material temperature range X

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.3 ϕ Power cord X

.4 ϕ Processor X

.5 ϕ Saddle clamp X

QF-407

Technique

.2 ϕ Cleaning agent X

.3 ϕ Scraping device X

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QF-407

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Polyethylene Sidewall Fusing


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QF-403

Material

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.8 ϕ Header pipe diameter X

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ARTICLE XXIVPLASTIC FUSING DATA

QF-400 VARIABLES

QF-401 GENERAL

Each fusing variable described in this Article is applic-

able for procedure qualification when referenced in

QF-250 for each specific fusing process. Essential vari-

ables for performance qualification are referenced in

QF-360 for each specific fusing process. A change from

one fusing process to another fusing process requires re-

qualification (e.g. , a change from butt fusing to

electrofusion).

QF-401.1 Fusing Data. The fusing data includes thefusing variables grouped as joints, pipe material, position,

thermal conditions, equipment, and technique.

QF-402 JOINTS

QF-402.1 A change in the type of joint from that qual-

ified, except that a square butt joint qualifies a mitered

joint.

QF-402.2 A change in the pipe O.D. surface misalign-

ment of more than 10% of the wall thickness of the thin-

ner member to be fused.

QF-402.3 Any change in the design of an electrofu-

sion joint that causes a change in any other essential vari-

able of Table QF-254. The configuration of a fitting may

change without impacting those variables, e.g., from a

90-deg elbow to a 45-deg elbow; or from an NPS 2 ×

NPS 8 (DN 50 × DN 200) saddle connection to an NPS 3

× NPS 8 (DN 80 × DN 200) saddle connection.

QF-402.4 An increase in the maximum radial fit-up

gap qualified. This variable may be expressed in terms

of maximum misalignment and out-of-roundness.

QF-402.5 A change from socket-type (full wrap) joint

to saddle-type (partial wrap) joint, and vice versa.

QF-402.6 A change in manufacturer of the sidewall

fitting.

QF-403 MATERIAL

QF-403.1 A change to any pipe material other than

those listed in Table QF-422.

QF-403.2 A change in the pipe diameter beyond the

range qualified in Table QF-452.3.

QF-403.3 A change in the pipe wall thickness beyond

the range qualified. See QF-202.2.1.

QF-403.4 A change in the thickness or cross-

sectional area to be fused beyond the range specified.

QF-403.5 A change in fitting manufacturer.

QF-403.6 A change in nominal pipe (header)

diameter.

QF-403.7 A change in header diameter beyond the

range qualified. Qualification of a saddle design on two

diameters qualifies for all diameters in between.

QF-404 POSITION

QF-404.1 The addition of other fusing positions be-

yond that qualified. See QF-303.1.

QF-405 THERMAL CONDITIONS

QF-405.1 A change in the heater surface temperature

to a value beyond the range qualified in accordance with

QF-202.2.1.

QF-405.2 A change in the interfacial pressure to a

value beyond the range qualified in accordance with

QF-202.2.1.

QF-405.3 A decrease in melt bead size or time from

that qualified.

QF-405.4 An increase in heater plate removal time


QF-405.5 A decrease in the cool time at pressure


QF-405.6 A change in fusion voltage.

QF-405.7 A change in the nominal fusion time.

QF-405.8 A change in material fusing temperature

beyond the range qualified.

QF-405.9 A change in initial heating pressure beyond

the range qualified in accordance with QF-202.2.1.

QF-406 EQUIPMENT

QF-406.1 A change in the fus ing mach ine

manufacturer.

QF-406.2 A reduction in power source KVA.

QF-406.3 A change in power cord material, length, or

diameter that reduces current at the coil to below the

minimum qualified.

QF-406.4 A change in the manufacturer or model

number of the processor.

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ð19Þ FORM QF-482(c) SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR SIDEWALL-FUSING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (FPS or SFPS)

(See QF-201.3, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)

Company Name By

Fusing Procedure Specification No. Date

Revision No. Date

FPS qualification

Joints (QF-402) Details

Joint Design

Header size range

Fitting Manufacturer

Branch connection (diameter) range

Materials (QF-403)

Fitting Specification Classification to Header Specification Classification

Thermal Conditions (QF-405)

Heater temperature °F (°C) Heating initial interfacial pressure

Heating soak interfacial pressure Melt bead size or time at heat soak

Heater plate removal time Fusing interfacial pressure

Cool-down time at fusing pressure Cool-down time post-fusion

Other

Equipment (QF-406)

Fusing Machine Manufacturer Model

Other

Technique (QF-407)

Abrasion device Post-abrasion cleaning method

Other

Sketches, production drawings, joint symbols, or written description

should show the general arrangement of the parts to be fused.

Where applicable, the details of the joint groove may be specified.

(07/19)

By testing SFPS If qualified by testing, supporting PQR No.(s)

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Position (QF-404)

Position of Header

Equipment (QF-406)

Fusing Machine Manufacturer

Data Acquisition System Manufacturer

YesData Acquisition Used

Hydraulic Extension Hose Length

Thermal Conditions (QF-405)

Heater Surface Temperature

Heating Initial Interfacial Pressure

Fusing Pressure

Melt Bead Size or Time

Heater Plate Removal Time

Cool-Down Time at Fusing Pressure

Drag Pressure

FORM QF-483(c) SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR SIDEWALL-FUSING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORDS (PQR)

[See QF-201.5(d), Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code]

Company Name

Date

FPS No.

Joints (QF-402)

Material (QF-403)

Fitting Specification

Fitting Manufacturer

Other

Procedure Qualification Record No.

Fusing Process(es)

Branch Size (Diameter)

Header Size (Diameter)

Other

Other

Technique (QF-407)

Location Fabrication Shop

Classification

Classification

to Header Specification

Field

No

Fitting Projected Base Area/Cross-Sectional Area

(07/19)

Other

Position of Branch

Time at Pressure

Heat Soak Interfacial Pressure

Cleaning Agent or Method

Abrasion Method

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CASE XXXX-X

Item 19-2833

Case XXXX-X Alternate WPS Qualification Section I

Inquiry: When a Nickel-based welding filler metal is used which may not pass a room temperature tensile test for weld procedure specification (WPS) qualification but may provide good high temperature service, may an alternate tensile test at the design temperature be performed for welded construction of Section I components?

Reply: It is the opinion of the committee that elevated temperature tensile tests may be performed for weld procedure specification (WPS) qualification when room temperature tensile tests do not pass requirements of Section IX QW-150 provided the following additional requirements are met:

(a) Tensile testing is performed at the design temperature of the vessel +/- 50F (28C). When the specimen breaks in either of the base metals or breaks in the weld at a tensile stress not less than the minimum specified tensile range of the lower strength base metal at the test temperature, the test shall be accepted as meeting the requirements.

(b) At the coincident design temperature and pressure, the stress on the weld may not exceed two thirds of the minimum specified yield stress of the filler metal.

(c) During hydrostatic testing, the stress on any welding joint may not exceed 90% of the minimum specified yield stress of the filler metal.

(d) Welding procedure and performance qualifications shall be conducted in accordance with Section IX except as noted above.

(e) This Code Case number shall be noted on the Manufacturers data reports.

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